SchoolSmartKC was proud to sponsor the State and Solutions of Black Education Summit, which took place this month. This incredible event brought together parents, educators, and students to build initiatives, action steps, and accountability measures within education...
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Pre-K Cooperative: Back to School 2022
Charlie Keegan from KSHB met with educators at Operation Breakthrough to discuss what the very first first day of school means for our littlest learners. Operation Breakthrough, one of the partner sites for the Pre-K Cooperative, is part of a city wide program to...
Back to School: Live from KCIA
Closing his morning touring schools in Kansas City, Matt Stewart met with students and educators at Kansas City International Academy to talk about how this special school has helped students from many countries settle into life in the United States, including...
Back to School: Live from Gladstone Elementary
Excellence in Education Principal of the Year Award Winner and KCPS Principal, Dana Carter, also met with Fox 4 as some of the youngest students in Kansas City started their school year at Gladstone Elementary. Reflecting on what it means to be recognized by KCPS for...
Back to School: Live From Central Middle School
Continuing his morning, reporter Matt Stewart was live at KCPS’ Central Middle School to await the KC Chiefs pep rally – an annual event made possible through partnership with KCPS and City Year. Principal Harrison Neal met with Matt to discuss the importance of the...
Back to School: Live From Hogan Preparatory High School
Fox 4 reporter Matt Stewart was onsite at Hogan Preparatory academy minutes before they opened the doors to the brand new high school. Speaking to Superintendent Dr. Jayson Hogan, Matt learned what to expect from the next school leader.Related Content[dpdfg_filtergrid...
Profile in Leadership: Stanley Taylor
Stanley Taylor, Jr. Senior Director of Development Communities in Schools Stanley Taylor Jr. joined the Communities In Schools Mid-America team in 2017 at Benjamin Banneker Elementary School in Kansas City, Missouri. He began as a Student Support Coordinator and was...
SSKC and Harvesters Invites Schools to Expand or Open a School Pantry
SchoolSmartKC would like to invite KCPS district and charter schools to join the School Food Pantry Cohort this school year! Through a SchoolSmartKC and Harvesters partnership, schools will be invited to start a food pantry (or grow/enhance their current food pantry)....
Job Alert: SchoolSmartKC Is Seeking a Director of Pre-K and Early Education
RESPONSIBILITIES SchoolSmartKC’s Director of PreK and Early Childhood Education will have deep connections with community members and work to facilitate unprecedented collaboration amongst K-12 schools and early childhood providers. This individual will steward strong...
Job Alert: SchoolSmartKC Looking for an Experienced Project Coordinator
SchoolSmartKC is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to support our program team. RESPONSIBILITIES SchoolSmartKC’s Project Coordinator will work closely with SSKC’s Chief Program Officer (CPO) to assist in the success of the organization’s 2.0 strategy and...