The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force presents the 2010 Friends of Education Awards. Kansas Partners in Education sponsors the Partner Activity award category. 2010 award recipients are:

Assistance League of Wichita, nominated by USD 259-Wichita

Bethel College Education Program, nominated by USD 373-Newton

Carver Field Revitalization Project, nominated by USD 263-Mulvane

KSU Acacia Leadership Fraternity, nominated by Lucas Shivers-Shawnee

Partner Activity: A business, company or agency that has provided an on-going partner activity over an extended period of time (minimum of three years), by means of volunteer time, services, finances, or other types of support, in amount that exceeds typical collaboration from a private or public institution. 

Friends of Education recognizes volunteer efforts throughout the state. In addition to the Partner Activity category, districts may also submit nominations for school volunteer, community leader, community organizations, and private or public sector institution awards.

The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force is a not-for-profit corporation whose primary purpose is to strengthen confidence in Kansas public education and to increase awareness of the positive aspects of public education in this state. The Task Force was created in 1981 to promote cooperation among state education agencies, bring recognition to volunteers serving public education in Kansas, and heighten awareness of the important role of public education in our society. Its members include: American Association of University Women, Kansas Congress of Parents and Teachers, Kansas Association of School Boards, Kansas National Education Association, Kansas School Public Relations Association, Kansas State Board of Education, Kansas State High School Activities Association, and United School Administrators of Kansas.

The KSPE Board thanks Charles Volland, APR, Task Force Chairperson and Geary County Unified Schools Communications Coordinator, and Annette Singletary, Goddard Public Schools Director of Community Relations.