Kim Riley, CEO of The Transition Academy, has spent the duration of 2020 working to ensure that the needs of Special Education students are met during and following the COVID-19 crisis. The Transition Academy, still in its infancy when COVID forced schools and student-focused programs into the digital space, was founded to provide post-high school resources for families of students with disabilities, and Kim recognized the importance of not slowing down with the organization’s mission:
In the history of our country, there have been many milestones in celebrating the cultural mosaic that is the United States of America, and the vibrant and different communities that reside here. In 1988, when Ronald Reagan elevated the previously established ‘Hispanic Heritage Week’ to National Hispanic Heritage Month, it was seen as a long awaited recognition of the significant impact that Hispanic and Latin Americans have made to our nation’s history, and has been widely celebrated ever since.
Susana Elizarraraz is a Kansas City native and educator. Susana’s most recent role is serving as the Chief Community Officer for the Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC), an organization focused on growing and retaining the number of Latinx educators in Kansas City schools. The important work done by the LEC in increasing the representation of Latinx educators is essential for KC students, and for further enriching the quality education delivered in our schools.
Funds will cover device needs for qualifying students in the Kansas City Metro. [Kansas City, MO.] SchoolSmartKC, a Kansas City based education non-profit, has awarded $730K in funding to school districts throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. These...
The Excellence in Education Awards are a high point on our annual calendar. Founded in 2018, these awards have typically taken place during Teacher Appreciation Week in May, and give cash awards to educators that demonstrate excellence in both the Kansas City Public School District and local charter school LEAs. However, the disruption of the COVID-19 crisis forced the awards ceremonies to be cancelled, as schools turned their focus to shifting to remote learning and ensuring no drop in service to Kansas City’s most vulnerable students.
September is National Attendance Month, and SSKC is excited to feature Dr. Kia Turner as our Profile in Leadership for September. Dr. Kia is the CEO of Red Apple Education Corporation, an organization she founded following notable roles at Kansas City Public School District, Park University, and The Kansas City Teacher Residency.
As our schools return following a year of huge change, we celebrate the leadership of Lloyd Jackson, Ed.D, Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership at Kansas City Public Schools. Lloyd started his career in K-12 education as a mathematics educator, and joined Kansas City Public Schools in 2019 following a long career in education and leadership.
Our educators know they must adapt to whatever challenge comes their way to ensure the success of their students. For educators in the urban core, the year 2020 advanced this need to a level previously unimagined.
Initial funds provided by the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City; 25 area school districts and charters still need devices [Kansas City, MO.] SchoolSmartKC, a Kansas City based education non-profit, announced a new fund today that will help students gain...
By Rebecca WilliamsThe COVID-19 pandemic, and a newly heightened awareness of racial injustices in our country, has amplified the disproportionate impact our systems have on different populations. When it comes to early childhood education, the contrast is stark – but...