Our Impact

At SchoolSmartKC, we don’t just talk about student success, we accelerate it, side by side with the people who know students best. Families. Educators. Local partners.
When community leads, student success follows.

Results

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of public schools in KCPES* have benefited from SSKC funding

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percentage point increase in educators of color in 4 years

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new quality Pre-K seats added in five years

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of elementary schools in the KCPES* participating in Literacy for All Students

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in grants provided to educator prep programs, which supported adding 600+ educators to KCPES

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new educators entering the system annually as a result of SSKC-sponsored programs

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laptops and hotspots provided to assist with digital divide

*Kansas City Public Education System

What We Do

Center Community Networks

Re-envision Kansas City as a model city for public school options.

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Champion Student Success Drivers

Focus on increasing the # of schools where every subgroup reaches at least 50% proficiency, both math and reading, and year-over-year growth.

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Reimagine Education in a Changing World

Access to high quality, innovative programs & tools that prepare Learners and Educators for the future.

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Centering Community Networks

Families & Schools

Building authentic partnerships

Families drive student success. We facilitate meaningful engagement that creates genuine two-way communication and shared decision-making between families and schools, strengthening the foundation for student achievement.

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Families served by the online enrollment application - SchoolAppKC

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of families want access to more resources to use at home to help their child improve as a reader, as indicated in survey.

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Centering Community Networks

Civic & Business Community

Mobilizing Kansas City's full ecosystem

Student success requires the entire community. We activate partnerships with business leaders and civic organizations to expand opportunities, resources, and support systems that extend beyond classroom walls.

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community members engage in our Annual Data Summit

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Chamber members participate in an annual briefing on student learning led by SchoolSmartKC

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Centering Community Networks

State & Local Government

Securing sustainable resources and policies

Systemic change requires political will and public investment. We advocate for policies and funding that give all students in the Kansas City Public Education System access to the resources they need for success.

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new K-12 public revenue for charters

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in public funding accessed by community PreK providers through our PreK Coop.

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Championing Student Success Drivers

High Quality Pre-K

Building foundations for lifelong success

The research is clear: students who start strong, stay strong. High-quality early learning sets the stage for lifelong success in school, in work, and in life. SchoolSmartKC invests in Pre-K programs that build strong foundations in reading, math, and social skills before kindergarten even begins.

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of students in PreK Coop demonstrate Kindergarten Readiness

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new quality Pre-K seats added in five years

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of Pre-K classrooms receive instructional coaching

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Championing Student Success Drivers

High Quality & Effective K-12 Instruction

Instructional methods that accelerate learning

We invest in instructional strategies and curricula that research shows drive achievement. By supporting teachers with high-quality materials and professional development, we ensure every classroom uses methods that work.

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of elementary schools in the KCPES* participating in Literacy for All Students

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of K-3rd students in our city-wide literacy plan receive high-dosage, high-impact tutoring during the school day

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of students in Literacy for All Students achieved their growth goals in Year 1, Cohort 1

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Reimagining Education in a Changing World

Career Access

Targeted programs and innovative tools

Learners and Educators within the Kansas City Public Education System have access to high-quality, innovative programs, and
tools that prepare them for the future.

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new educators added to the Kansas City Public Education System

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Educators of Color added to the ecosystem

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of schools participating in city-wide Talent Readiness Cohort

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of students participating in Real World Learning achieved a Market Value Asset

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Our Investors

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Amy Gale

Executive Director
Kansas City Royals Foundation
"Strong collaboration is essential to making systemic impact for students and families in Kansas City, and SchoolSmartKC consistently drives these efforts to work collectively to move the needle."

Your Investment Multiplies Our Impact

When you invest in SchoolSmartKC, you fuel bold, coordinated action across Kansas City’s public schools. Your dollars power proven strategies that accelerate student growth. Real results, not guesswork. Let’s move KC toward 50% proficiency and beyond, together.

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