Our Students.
Our City.
Our Future.

From early learning to graduation, SchoolSmartKC centers community to accelerate student growth. Learning forward, future ready.

What We Do

Center Community Networks

Re-envision Kansas City as a model city for public school options.

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Champion Student Success Drivers

Focus on increasing the # of schools where every subgroup reaches at least 50% proficiency, both math and reading, and year-over-year growth.

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Reimagine Education in a Changing World

Access to high quality, innovative programs & tools that prepare Learners and Educators for the future.

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Our Impact

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of public schools in KCPES* have benefited from SSKC funding

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percentage point increase in educators of color in 4 years

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new quality Pre-K seats added in five years

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new K-12 public revenue for charters

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Why We Do It

All in on Student Proficiency and Growth

At SchoolSmartKC, we believe families and communities drive quality education, and that every learner deserves what they need to thrive.

We work alongside parents, educators, and partners to accelerate student growth and close opportunity gaps across Kansas City’s public schools.

We know the strength of our community and we recognize the opportunities. Families are advocating, educators are innovating, and schools are making real gains.
Together, we’re turning student potential into progress.

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Our Investors

Your Investment Multiplies Our Impact

When you invest in SchoolSmartKC, you fuel bold, coordinated action across Kansas City’s public schools. Your dollars power proven strategies that accelerate student growth. Real results, not guesswork. Let’s move KC toward 50% proficiency and beyond, together.

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