As education commissioner, Randy Watson urged Kansas schools to increase their graduation rates and raise the percentage of students pursuing a post-secondary degree or workplace credential.

Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson announced his retirement Wednesday.

Watson told State Board of Education members at the close of their two-day meeting in Topeka that he plans to remain in the post until his successor is named.

“I will be happy then to step aside at whatever time that is, and serve you in any capacity until that time,” Watson said.

Watson was appointed Education Commissioner in 2014, replacing Diane DeBacker. Watson previously served as superintendent of the McPherson school district. Defunded, but not defeated KCUR is committed to local, independent journalism. We nee

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