Kansas State Department of Education
Mark Stephenson is currently the NAEP Coordinator-Kansas at the Kansas State Department of Education. Prior to this role, Mark worked at the Kansas Department of Labor as a Labor Conciliator. Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Washburn University and a Master's degree in Political Science and Government from Kansas State University.
Kansas State Department of Education
The Department promotes the mission of the Kansas State Board of Education through leadership and support for student learning in Kansas. The Board is charged with the general supervision of public education and other educational interests in the state. While clearly acknowledging the role and importance of local control, the Board has the responsibility to provide direction and leadership for the supervision of all state educational institutions under its jurisdiction.