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From The Team

Read reflections, personal stories, updates, and more from the SSKC Team!

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Profiles in Leadership

Kansas City is home to the most dedicated educators, the most committed leaders, and the most inspiring students. Our Profiles in Leadership series introduces some of best and brightest in Kansas City.

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Learn more about ways in which SSKC is involved in the community, our programming, our partner organizations, and more!

The Intersection of Education and Health Equity
The Intersection of Education and Health Equity

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Read more about efforts to eliminate the achievement gap in Kansas City schools.

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Meeting the Challenge of Chronic Absenteeism – A One-Day Summit on November 5, 2018
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 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.
Grants Will Help Kansas City Public Schools Continue To Make Gains
Grants Will Help Kansas City Public Schools Continue To Make Gains
Three schools will get $1.4 million from education nonprofit SchoolSmartKC to improve student performance, Kansas City Public Schools announced Friday.

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