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Good morning, KC!
Guess who's throwing the first pass at the
@Chiefs
AFC Championship game.
Hint:
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Missouri State Board of Education votes UNANIMOUSLY for FULL ACCREDITATION.
Dr. Bedell and KCPS Board President Nate Hogan will now address the State Board. 14/
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We've said it before and we will say it again:
#BlackLivesMatter
You are welcome here. And we love you.
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KCPS Board of Directors has selected Dr. Jennifer Collier as its next superintendent! A career educator with 23 years of experience, Dr. Collier has served as interim since July 2022. Was selected after a national search & community feedback.
#KCPS
#KansasCity
#PublicEducation
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PINCH US, WE’RE DREAMING!!
Your
@KCPS_East
Bears are STATE CHAMPS!!
They defeat Ladue Horton 2-0 in the Class 3 title game!
A year after losing in the championship, the Bears finish their unfinished business.
Redemption is spelled E-A-S-T.
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In six years, KCPS improved its 4-year graduation rate from 68.7% in 2016 to 77.8% in 2021. We've created new pathways to graduation (like Middle College!) helping students get back on track. 9/
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Our staff are getting vaccinated today and Wednesday! We're grateful to
@TrumanMedKC
for making this a reality for our team!
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Our
@PaseoAcademy
students performing at the
@15andMahomies
banquet tonight. Stay tuned for an important announcement from the
@PatrickMahomes
Foundation tomorrow...
#TeamKCPS
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"The mere presence of Black faces in the halls of leadership does not vaccinate against institutional racism. That is one of the most important lessons I’ve learned as a Black man in a position of power." -
@MarkBedell_KCPS
, in a piece for the
@KCStar
:
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Our very own Dr. Bedell has been named a finalist for the 2020
@GreatCitySchls
Green-Garner Award, which honors the nation's top leader in urban education!
#NoMatterWhat
@MarkBedell_KCPS
Learn more:
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Last night,
@PatrickMahomes
announced that the
@KcpsFoundation
is among the first grant recipients selected by his 15 and the Mahomies Foundation!
@MarkBedell_KCPS
and
@NCWhite88
were at last night's gala, along with the
@KCPS_Paseo
choir, who performed "Rise Up."
#grateful
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@QuintonLucasKC
We are ready to support them and have them in our schools and in our new KCPS International Welcome Center.
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"I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Schools can’t do it alone. Thank you, Kansas City, for believing in us. Together, we’re building a school district that works for all families," says Dr. Mark Bedell.
KCPS has earned FULL ACCREDITATION:
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We spent time testifying to the state legislature today regarding school funding and school choice in Missouri. Did you know KCPS outperforms almost half of the charter schools in Kansas City? We do. We are on the rise - join us in the pursuit of achievement for all KCPS kids.
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Congratulations to
@KCPS_Lincoln
's Teacher of the Year, Joyce Nguyen Hernandez! Ms. Nguyen Hernandez teaches International Baccalaureate to twelfth grade students at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy.
Read more about Ms. Nguyen Hernandez here:
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Happy 1st Day of School, Kansas City! Sending love to all our students, families and staff today and always.
#NoMatterWhat
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We're recommending that classes start on Sept. 8 with distance learning, and then we move to different phases of in-person learning over time if it's safe to do so. Our goal is to be back at 100 percent in-person learning. We miss seeing our students in our school buildings!
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Today we announce that Superintendent Mark Bedell is leaving KCPS after six years of service. We thank Dr. Bedell for everything he has done to support students, families and staff. Dr. Jennifer Collier has been unanimously named Interim Superintendent:
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Congratulations to the students, families and staff at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy (
@KCPS_Lincoln
) for being named the top high school in
#KCMO
, fourth best in Missouri and top two percent in the nation by U.S News & World Report! Learn more:
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Thank you to Charles Harris
@Charles_AO1
of the
@MiamiDolphins
for his incredibly generous $100K gift towards the new football field at his high school alma mater,
@KCPS_Lincoln
!
#KCPSmade
#BuiltForThis
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To all those in our community who need to hear this; students, families, staff: we love you and we have your back. Always.
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Kansas City Public Schools has made the mark for full accreditation thanks to the sustained efforts of our Board, staff, students, parents and partners! KCPS earned 82.9 percent of the points possible on its 2018 Annual Progress Report! Learn more;
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.
@JustinqReid
brought the
@Chiefs
Training Lab to
@KCPS_Central
yesterday! Mr. Reid visited with 14 Robotics/STEM students about tech, nutrition, exercise and healthy habits. Thanks for sharing your time and talents with us!
More photos on Flickr:
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Lincoln Prep student-athlete Lee Allen, Jr. is among an elite group of high school baseball players invited to participate in Major League Baseball's Dream Series this weekend in Arizona! Visit The Plug news blog to learn more:
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Wow!
@KCPS_LCPAMiddle
’s own Kayla McClellan, the 2022 Teacher of the Year, was surprised at the
@Chiefs
season-opener by being named the FIRST EVER Norma Hunt Super Bowl Champion of Education, receiving on-field recognition and Super Bowl tickets!
We are so proud of her! ❤️
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In what is becoming a tradition unlike any other, the
@KCPS_East
Bears soccer team paraded through the school to raucous cheers before boarding a bus for the State Semifinals.
They also made a little stop along the way, at
@KCPS_Pitcher
, where they made some young students’ day!
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Kansas City is with
@KCPS_East
!!
City Hall goes green as the East Bears boys soccer team vies for a state championship birth in St. Louis!
Game time 11 am Friday.
We’ll have continuous updates for you!
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In the midst of messages that are swirling in our country right now, our message is this: we will lead and be the role models and examples that our kids and families deserve and need. We got this. And we got you.
#NoMatterWhat
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@KCPS_East
senior Nejamdin Ahmed was accepted to Washington University, George Washington University and Brown University. He's decided on
@WUSTL
where he will receive over $330,000 in full-ride scholarship money to study to be a human rights attorney. Proud of you, Nejmadin.
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KCPS Education Foundation is excited to announce that we were selected to be one of the first 15 organizations to receive grant funding from the 15 and Mahomies Foundation.
We are grateful to
@PatrickMahomes
for investing in the students, teachers & staff of KCPS.
#GoChiefs
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GOOOAAAALLLLLL!!!!
Holy cow! Your
@KCPS_East
Bears are heading to the State Championship Game!!
With less than 7 minutes left in overtime, Jackson Twizerimana poked one in on the goalkeeper’s left side for the sole goal of the game.
Wowsers!!!! What a game!
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"I struggled to sleep last night after watching the protesting & rioting at Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The fact that these actions were encouraged & condoned further supports the disparities in how privilege plays out in this country."
-
@MarkBedell_KCPS
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We are thrilled to announce Dr. Jennifer Collier as the Kansas City Public Schools superintendent!
@drjencollier
, the first woman and first Black woman to serve as
#KCPS
superintendent, will continue her 23-year career right where it started, in
#KansasCity
.
#KCPSisKansasCity
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We are adding Black Heritage and Latinx courses to our high school offerings. For our students; for our community; for each other.
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Happy Snow Day! KCPS will be closed tomorrow, Monday, December 16, due to snowy weather and hazardous road conditions. Please be safe and stay warm! We'll miss you! ☃️
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Our
@KCPS_LCPAMiddle
teacher Kayla McClellan makes her appearance at the Super Bowl to cheer on our
@Chiefs
as the first Norma Hunt Super Bowl Champion of Education Award winner!
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@jspencebaker
@nhannahjones
While we can't endorse the use of the F$&! language, we do very much endorse your sentiments. Thank you for understanding how important this history is for our kids and community!
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CONGRATULATIONS to the
@CentralHS_KCPS
Blue Eagles boys for earning the Class 3-District 16 title!!!
Central wins class 3 district 16 championship. Defeating maryville 55-44 .
@KCPSsports
@kcpublicschools
@CentralHS_KCPS
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Congratulations to Superintendent
@MarkBedell_KCPS
who was just named a "Top Seven Finalist" for the
@GreatCitySchls
Green-Garner Award. And a sincere congratulations to
@dallasschools
Michael Hinojosa for being named the award winner - 2020 Urban Educator of the Year! 👊
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The state legislature continues to mischaracterize our data and other public school district data in favor of school choice. We stand with our public school allies across the state, promoting and advancing facts to protect against dismantling public education. Who's in?
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Another Snow Day! KCPS will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, December 17, due to continued snowy weather and hazardous road conditions – especially on our side streets. Please continue to be safe and warm. And we still miss you!
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2018 KCPS Teacher of the Year Arjun Ravindran of Central Middle School has been named a Regional Teacher of the Year by Missouri education officials. He is now in contention for the state’s 2018 Teacher of the Year award! Learn more:
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In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, a few special guests stopped by
@KCPS_LCPAMiddle
today to recognize Ms. Ashley Gann as part of
@TM32_Foundation
’s "Tyrann's Teachers!” Ms. Gann was nominated by her colleagues for her great work throughout the year! Congratulations 🎉
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WOW, HUGE NEWS!
Less than two years after graduating from
@KCPS_Lincoln
, Jonathan Haileselassie has been elected as co-president of the
@Harvard
Undergraduate Association!
We are so proud of Jonathan and know he will continue to do great things at Harvard & beyond!
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Today, our Board of Directors unanimously approved
@MarkBedell_KCPS
's recommendation to start classes on Sept. 8 for the 2020-2021 school year. Classes will end on June 10, 2021. We will provide detailed back-to-school plans with families next week. Stay tuned!
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“School should be a welcoming environment, regardless of how you show up...We are going to take care of you.” - Superintendent
@MarkBedell_KCPS
in a profile just published by
@school_ceo
magazine. Read the whole piece:
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We're celebrating a historic achievement today as 4
@KCPS_Lincoln
student-athletes signed to study at and play football for Division I universities: Howard Brown (
@IowaStateU
), Marcus Bass (
@WestPoint_USMA
), Tobechi Okoli (
@AuburnFootball
) & Jermaine Hamilton (
@RazorbackFB
)!
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Lincoln College Preparatory Academy was just named one of the top 20 high schools in Missouri, according to U.S. News & World Report! Congratulations to all the Blue Tiger students, staff and parents for earning this distinction!
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"Lift Every Voice and Sing" -
@KCPS_Paseo
choir, under the direction of the legendary Willie Thornton.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Is that ... is that a snowflake? ❄��Due to forecasted winter weather warnings, there will be no school on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. Students are not expected to log into virtual learning. Enjoy your old-fashioned snow day, and be safe! ☃️🧣🧤🛷
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Congratulations to Michel Chaurand and Rodrick Battles, Jr., who were selected to receive new Nintendo Switches as a result of their successful completion of our 2020 summer learning program! Learn more:
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For
#BlackHistoryMonth
, we're recognizing our Black graduates who are busy making history right now. Today, we're celebrating
@BrianBShynin
, a 2003
@KCPS_Northeast
grad. This proud Viking keeps
#KCMO
entertained & informed as cohost of the "Morning Grind" on
@Hot103Jamz
!
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Congratulations to the
@Chiefs
for their inspiring
#SuperBowl
victory from all of us at KCPS! We are canceling classes on Weds., Feb. 5 in order to join the celebrations at the Super Bowl parade. Please be safe and responsible as you celebrate! Go Chiefs!!!
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Our very own Superintendent Mark Bedell
@MarkBedell_KCPS
has been recognized as one of the 50 most powerful people in the Kansas City region by 435 Magazine!
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Hi all! A fake Facebook post is circulating that KCPS is closed tomorrow. It is just that - a fake post. We are in session tomorrow and looking forward to seeing our students and families.
Remember, KCPS communication comes from our official accounts, email and our website.
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Just wanted to provide a quick update: all buses arrived at schools safely this morning. It was slow and steady.
We also want to give big thanks to all of our bus drivers who took good care of students and families this morning. Everyone's patience was so appreciated!
#TeamKCPS
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Thank you, Bob Kendrick, for coming to KCPS today to share the story of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum! You can catch his talk NOW on our livestream:
@nlbmprez
@NLBMuseumKC
#KCPSBlackHistoryMonth
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GO CRAZY, FOLKS!!
Your
@KCPS_East
HS Bears boys soccer team is heading to St. Louis!
They beat the Van Horn Falcons 5-2, propelling themselves into the State Semifinals next week!
What a wild and awesome ride! Go Bears!!
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@cheetah
@harvesters
@PatrickMahomes
@KillaTrav
@GehrigDieter
@Mathieu_Era
@TheRealFrankC_
Thanks
@cheetah
- we see you and we appreciate you. Our kids and families need this support and thank you in advance! 👊❤
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.
@fox4kc
& the Love Fund for Children will be hosting an all-day telethon on Thu., 7/16 to help students in KCPS &
@kckschools
get school supplies, backpacks and face masks.
@Chiefs
@Mathieu_Era
will match the first $50K in donations! Donate today:
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Congratulations to our very own Dr. Jermaine Wilson for being named the Director of School Counseling of the Year by the Greater Kansas City School Counselor Association during a ceremony today!
#WeAreKCPS
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Congratulations to the Super Bowl Champions Kansas City
@Chiefs
! The entire city is overflowing with pride and excitement.
REMEMBER KCPS: We will still have school tomorrow Monday, but we will have the day off on Wednesday to celebrate with the city.
#ChiefsKingdom
#KCPSProud
🏈
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The weather outside is frightful, so all classes, activities and events are canceled for Monday, Nov. 26! Stay safe and warm!
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Superintendent
@MarkBedell_KCPS
spent time with
@NortheastNewsKC
and
@41actionnews
today to talk about our support for increasing pay for public school teachers across Missouri.
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The
@KansasCity
Council just passed a resolution acknowledging & congratulating the incredible efforts of our
@KCPS_East
Bears boys soccer team in winning their first State Championship EVERRRR!!
Can you tell our guys had a great time at City Hall downtown? And with
@TechN9ne
!
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Superintendent
@MarkBedell_KCPS
had the opportunity to visit with
@GovParsonMO
today. Dr. Bedell provided data on increasing COVID cases in Kansas City and our KCPS approach to learning in order to keep students, families and staff healthy as we start school on September 8.
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Today,
@KCPS_Faxon
teacher Regina Burnside got her first tour of her new apartment with a 2-year, rent-free lease she won from the
@KcpsFoundation
& the
@cordishco
! Congratulations, Regina! This is well deserved!
#NoMatterWhat
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We have a
#SuperBowlLVIII
wager with San Francisco Unified School District.
The losing team’s school has to show the artwork of the winning team’s school.
Thank you to KCPS’
@KCPS_King
& SFUSD’s Lakeshore Elem for participating!
Let’s go,
@Chiefs
!! Let’s go,
#ChiefsKingdom
!!
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@brittanylynne8
@PatrickMahomes
Congratulations, my dear. Take good care. We have a reading list for your sweet little one once he/she gets here. ❤
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For
#BlackHistoryMonth
, we're honoring our Black alumni who are busy making history right now! Today, we're celebrating
@KCPS_Paseo
graduate Kimberly Chexnayder (
@kimmichex
), a proud Pirate making big plays as an on-air personality for the
@nflnetwork
!
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❤❤❤
Shout-out to
@kcpublicschools
for delivering our daughters school meals this AM. Totally unexpected gesture but incredibly helpful due to her situation.
#SpecialEducation
#KCMO
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Our
@KCPS_East
Bears soccer team is headed to the Class 3 State Championship after beating Glendale today 2-0! Everyone at the BOE is so proud of you! ⚽️ 🐻 💚
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Congratulations to the three scholar athletes from
@KCPS_Lincoln
on their scholarship offers! We are all VERY proud of all of your accomplishments!
@LCPA_Football
#OurTimeKCPS
Extremely proud of the young men we are producing at Lincoln Prep. It was an honor today to see them offered D1 Football Scholarships. Yes, THREE student-athletes with D1 Full Scholarship offers in the Heart of the City! Don’t let anyone tell you it can’t be done..
#ForTheCity
™️
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Due to the inclement winter weather this morning, KCPS is canceling school for today, Friday, January 24. Stay safe and be warm. We will miss you!
p.s. Are we all thinking of Miami and Super Bowl weather right about now?
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Thank you, KCPS custodial and facilities staff, for the long days and nights you spend keeping our schools safe and clean! Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day!
#CustodialWorkersAppreciationDay
#NoMatterWhat
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Due to the forecasted ice and the winter weather advisory, KCPS is cancelling school for tomorrow, Friday, January 17. Stay safe and be warm. We will miss you! 🌨️
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.
@KCPS_Lincoln
grad Marjai Neal was recently interviewed by
@Oprah
as part of a fundraiser for the
@HALOFoundation
! Marjai was a 4-year member of the poetry slam team at Lincoln Prep. We are so proud of her! Check out the interview:
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In Kansas City Public Schools, it's our time to thrive. Spread the word.
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A car accident ended Israel Gentry's football career with the Lincoln Tigers, but he wasn't going to let it stop him from graduating from high school. Check out this video from Convocation about how hard work helped Israel rise above:
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Congratulations to Jonathan Haileselassie, a senior
@KCPS_Lincoln
who will be attending Harvard University! Jonathan addressed the board this evening as part of our equity update. He thanked Joyce Nguyen Hernandez and our College Access team for all their help. Way to go!
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KCPS is partnering with LINC, the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City to provide high-quality, school-age childcare free-of-charge for KCPS families and staff members. Register and learn more:
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Dr. Bedell's statement on the passing of our NEMS scholar earlier this evening. We will have counselors at NEMS tomorrow to help our students & staff process this loss. Our hearts are broken.
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The progress is real. We are improving across performance measures. This is your KCPS on the rise; showing up for our kids and our community. Let's keep moving.
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Congratulations to all of our high school scholar-athletes selected for the 2020 boys' and girls' Interscholastic League All-Conference Basketball Teams!
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This morning, we released back-to-school plans that carefully balance community health and public education needs by delaying classes for about two weeks and starting the academic year with all students taking distance or virtual classes. Learn more:
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