Lee A. Tolbert Academy board names Mitchell as superintendent

New Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy superintendent Dr. Donnie Mitchell has served as the school’s principal since 2020 after many years as a teacher and administrator in the Kansas City, Kan., School District and other major area districts.

'We see you. We hear you.' Tolbert Academy students speak to community in mural challenge

It was quite a day: Teenagers working with artists and entrepreneurs, stretching their imaginations in a mural design as broad as the community they love — and as close as the fear and joy in their hearts. Lee A. Tolbert Academy students poured their heart and soul into the Startland MECA Challenge, and now they wait.

Survive and thrive; how KC charter Tolbert Academy made it 20 years

Anxious. On their knees. In prayer.

Bishop Mark Tolbert knew enough about start-up businesses and Dr. Vivian Roper knew enough about running an urban school to know hard moments would come.

The brother-and-sister team behind Kansas City’s Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy public charter school knew that launching the school 20 years ago meant jumping into water over their heads.

Educare trainings planned for spring

The LINC Educare initiative will offer two large-group training events for childcare providers this spring.