SSKC is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Harvesters--The Community Food Network to expand food pantries in schools. This partnership was informed by many thoughtful conversations with school leaders around the need to reduce food insecurity for students and...
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State and Solutions of Black Education Summit 2022
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...
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...
The Importance of Family Engagement and Family-School Partnerships
SchoolSmartKC and Coaction Collective discuss the importance of Family Engagement and Family-School Partnerships, and the work being done to introduce new programs into schools to support families and students.Related Content[dpdfg_filtergrid custom_query="advanced"...
Monique Jones – Non Core Non Tested Award
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Katie Hendricks – Middle & HS Teacher of the Year
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Katherine Zeeck – Jaime Escalante Award
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