Takeisha Brown serves as Principal at Wendell Phillips Elementary School in Kansas City Public Schools. She works diligently to support staff in all capacities in order to raise student achievement, even coaching teachers and modeling lessons when needed.
SchoolSmartKC, in partnership with the Kansas City Public School district and the Missouri Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) are requesting bids for an artist to install an external mural at our office location at 3105 Gillham, Kansas City, MO 64109. ...
A recent trip to D.C. gave me the opportunity to visit the Martin Luther King monument. It was not my first time there, but the events of the last twelve months added an extra poignancy to my visit. As I read the various quotes from Dr. King inscribed at the site, one in particular struck me as deeply connected to recent events, the SSKC mission, and the serious work that needs to be done to ensure equity in Kansas City and across our nation. I feel compelled to share it with you today as we remember the work of Dr. King and his vision for all of us:
My parents came to Kansas City, Missouri in 1966 as immigrants from Mexico. As an immigrant family, and me as a first-generation student, we faced many issues that made it difficult to participate in the local educational system.
My commitment to education stems from the fact that growing up, I considered a college education unattainable because of family size and income. My parents ensured that there was a home, food, clothes, and gifts for special occasions for seven children. I never felt deprived of anything significant
As the end of 2020 nears, all of us at SchoolSmartKC find ourselves reflecting on what has been one of the most difficult years and what the weeks, months, and years ahead might look like. The year started on an exuberant note with a Super Bowl win, but quickly turned disastrous with a global health pandemic and multiple, tragic events where black lives like George Floyd were cut short.
“To acknowledge our ancestors means we are aware that we did not make ourselves, that the line stretches all the way back, perhaps to God; or to Gods. We remember them because it is an easy thing to forget: that we are not the first to suffer, rebel, fight, love and die.”
I have been incredibly fortunate to interact with the multitude of educators, school leaders, families, and support organizations dedicated to serving our students. These relationships have enabled me to step into learning and teaching environments across dozens of schools in our city with a common understanding that requires all participants to roll up our sleeves and tackle the hard work of school improvement together.
Cori Smith is the Program Director of Justice in the Schools (JTS). JTS operates out of several schools in the Kansas City and Hickman Mills school districts to help students and families with issues that negatively affect their lives and learning.
We are currently seeking a Part-Time Administrative Coordinator. Read the description below to see how you might be a great new addition to the SchoolSmartKC team. Administrative Coordinator (Part-Time) Position Description October 2020 SchoolSmartKC (SSKC) is a...