A young lady from the Sunnyside Elementary School student council introduced herself to the Dodge City Globe with a handshake, then ushered this reporter into a classroom in which Kansas State Department of Education Commissioner Randy Watson “was happy to share really great information” with the Dodge City USD 443 Board of Education. … how does one even define success? Watson asked, rhetorically. “How does one raise a happy 30 year old?” “A successful Kansas high school graduate has the academic preparation, cognitive preparation, technical skills, employability skills and civic engagement to be successful in postsecondary education in the pursuit of the attainment of an industry-recognized certification in the workforce without the need for remediation,” he answered. In other words, a happy 30 year old has the skill set to earn a living in the middle class and the ability to serve their chosen field while giving back to their community.
Source: Dodge City Daily Globe
