Two truths from a virtual summit on KC’s help services: The strain on families — many of whom are experiencing severe need for the first time — has become overwhelming. But a rising wave of financial help and services is just as strong.
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Take a look at coverage of the event that included video stories by The Kansas City Star, KSHB-41 and FOX 4, plus a photo montage by the Kansas City Chiefs.
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The work to help all children “cannot be the schools’ responsibility, alone,” write leaders in the campaign by the United Way of Greater Kansas City, SchoolSmartKC and Turn the Page Kansas CIty. “It requires the collaboration of our whole community.”
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Ideas on reopening schools during COVID are churning at warp speed. Here’s one example, in the name of safe-spacing: How about overflow class space and after-school programs in church basements?
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New case managers in the Hickman Mills and Grandview school districts will help distressed families persist toward long-term health and stability, keeping their children in school and thriving.
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Jonathan Fenske is the author and illustrator of “Barnacle is Bored”. He spoke with the students at Troost Elementary in the Kansas City Public Schools about the enjoyment of writing and drawing.
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A Born Learning Trail installation on Sat., March 22 will give families in Woodland Caring Communities an interactive opportunity to experience early childhood education strategies with their child through games.
Born Learning KC is dedicated to provide caregivers with early childhood educational opportunities to help their child prepare for school.
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