Boosting Kindergarten Readiness in Kansas City

December 16, 2025

At SchoolSmartKC, we are honored to work alongside our partners as we share our PreK Cooperative work at the national level with The 74 and RealClear Education.

SchoolSmartKC’s PreK Cooperative model is a practical example of how collaboration across families, early education providers, and partners can strengthen kindergarten readiness. What began in Kansas City is offering useful lessons for other communities thinking about how to design effective early learning systems.

This progress reflects steady implementation, strong partnerships, and the commitment of educators and families who show up for children every day.

Take a closer look at what’s taking shape in KC below. Led by Kris Collins, a trusted leader in our ecosystem.

Our students. Our City. Our Future.

Read the article:

How A Co-Op Model is Boosting Kindergarten Readiness in Kansas City

🔗RealClear Education

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