New partnership will allow existing program to expand to younger students, more schools. SchoolSmartKC today announced a new grant and partnership with 20/20 Leadership. This grant will allow the 20/20 Leadership Program to expand into two new schools, and also extend...
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SchoolSmartKC Releases Two RFPs For Next Phase of COVID-19 Relief Funding
SchoolSmartKC has released two new Requests For Proposals (RFPs) as part its ongoing commitment to support schools as they address COVID related learning challenges for students. This newest effort follows the distribution of over $2M to local schools and education...
SchoolSmartKC Seeks Bids for Muralist
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. ...
Join Our Team: Seeking Administrative Coordinator
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...
SCHOOLSMARTKC RELEASES $730K TO CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN KANSAS CITY
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...
SCHOOLSMARTKC ANNOUNCES NEW FUND TO PROVIDE COMPUTERS AND INTERNET ACCESS FOR STUDENTS IN THE KANSAS CITY METRO
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...
Organization makes donation to help schools buy devices for distance learning
It’s hard for Zolah Williams to stop doing schoolwork since the third grader at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School in Kansas City, Missouri, received a laptop from her school last week.
A donation from SchoolSmartKC helped Scuola Vita Nuova buy the devices.
Local organization gives out more than $1.5 million to schools in Kansas City school district, charter schools
On a regular Wednesday afternoon, the hallways of any school in Kansas City would be packed with kids, but instead they’re all learning from home, which isn’t that easy for everyone. One program is making it possible for every student in Kansas City to home-school.
Meeting the Challenge of Chronic Absenteeism – A One-Day Summit on November 5, 2018
SchoolSmartKC, in partnership with The United Way of Greater Kansas City and Turn The Page KC, is hosting a one-day summit focused on reducing chronic absenteeism and strengthening the connections between schools, communities, and families. Heddy Chang, Founder and CEO of Attendance Works, will be the featured speaker.
School Smart KC Funds Three Local Schools for the Upcoming School Year
School Smart KC holds a panel with eight public schools in the area, and chooses a few to fund for the year. This year Gladstone Elementary, Northeast High School, and Wendell Phillips Elementary received funding boosts between $200,000 and $600,000.