The K-3 grade Literacy Coach is critical to improving student reading achievement, ensuring on-grave level proficiency by third grade for all students. The Literacy coach provides collegial, job-embedded support to align data-informed strategies and student-centered...
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Men of Color in Educational Leadership (MCEL)
Angelique Nedved, Chief Program Officer at SchoolSmartKC, talks with Harrison Peters, Co-Founder of Men of Color in Educational Leadership (MCEL). They discussed many meaningful topics of importance to representation in educational leadership. Mr. Peters highlights...
Teachers Like Me
Teachers Like Me helps eliminate the barriers through discounted housing, mentorship, instructional support and more for those educating within Kansas City Public Schools. Related Content[dpdfg_filtergrid custom_query="advanced" use_taxonomy_terms="on"...
Our Vision for Kansas City (Video)
Kansas City's education community is going through a huge transformation, supported by school leaders, educators, philanthropic executives, and families. This work is for our students, and is powered by the shared vision we have to make quality education accessible...
A Message From Our Founder: SchoolSmartKC Announces Leadership Changes
Dear Friends, As we enter the holiday season, I want to wish all of you – particularly our educators, administrators and schools who work tirelessly for our community – the very best. As a valued partner of SchoolSmartKC, I want you to be the first to know some...
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...
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...
Exceptional Student Profile: Mwajuma Bilombele
Mwajuma Bilombele East High School, Class of 2022 Mwajuma Bilombele is a senior at East High School. Born in Tanzania, Mwajuma moved to Kansas City in 2016. Mwajuma has been a member of 20/20 Leadership since 2020, and was a KC Royals Charities All-Star Award...
Profile in Leadership: Wadandra McBride
Wadandra L. Lenox-McBride Kansas City Engagement Advocacy Roundtable (KC EAR), Chairperson Wadandra has been married for 30 years to a very supportive husband, named Waymon. She is a devoted, loving wife and mother of two daughters, Aliyah and Ashley. ...