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...
Kim Riley is the CEO and founder of The Transition Academy, a Kansas City based non-profit that provides college and career planning resources and support to special education students and their families. In March, 2020 Kim launched ‘Tuesday Talks’, a virtual forum and “safe space” for parents and educators to gather on a weekly basis to discuss obstacles and share solutions related to young adults with special needs.
Elimane Mbengue Head of School for Académie Lafayette Elimane Mbengue is the Head of School for Académie Lafayette, the first charter school established in the state of Missouri 21 years ago. Académie Lafayette has consistently outperformed the state average...
Allyson Hile is the Director of Language Services and Cultural Equity at Kansas City Public Schools where she leads a team of 14 individuals who support English-learning students and families and the teachers and school administrators who work with them.