What We Do

SchoolSmartKC accelerates student success through strategic investments in proven solutions that drive measurable outcomes across the 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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Results That Move Schools Forward

Since 2017, we've invested ~$40 million across all Kansas City districts and LEAs, expanding critical programs, strengthening educator pipelines, and building coalitions to deliver measurable gains.

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of public schools in KCPES* have benefited from SSKC funding

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of students in Literacy For All Students met their growth goals

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new quality Pre-K seats added in five years

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

Our Impact
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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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