Displaying LINC Initiatives about: Charter Schools
We are happy to share LINC in Photos 2018 -- a visual representation of LINC's impact and presence in the community. We look back on the year with pride in the accomplishments of our community and gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of the work. We wish you all the best for the year ahead. Happy holidays!
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The first conference in the Heartland dedicated to the serious and growing issue of youth homelessness was held in Kansas City on September 12. The circumstances that result in a youth becoming homeless are unique and varied, but trends are identifiable and best practices exist. The agenda provided information about data trends, tools, and strategies that are proven to work to end homelessness among youth.
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KCUR's multi-part series "Musical Chairs" investigates a significant but under-the-radar aspect of education -- the frequency with which students change schools during the academic year, and the challenges that arise from all that moving around.
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The LINC Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, May 15th from 4-6 pm at the Kauffman Foundation.
The public is invited to attend.
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The Reading Rocket is an early literacy mobile unit that serves children within the Mid-Continent Public Library district that have limited access to early literacy resources due to transportation or economic challenges.
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The next LINC Chess tournament will be Saturday, Mar. 11 at Fire Prairie Upper Elementary School in the Fort Osage School District. Pre-registration is now open!
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We are happy to share this year's LINC in Photos -- a visual representation of LINC's impact and presence in the community.
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We are happy to share this year's LINC in Photos — a visual representation of LINC's impact and presence in the community. LINC in Photos 2015 is dedicated to LINC Chairman Emeritus Landon Rowland, who passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015.
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Genesis Promise Academy was recently recognized with the Community Service Excellence Award from the United States Tennis Association.
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Businesses and individuals with delinquent taxes before Dec. 31, 2014 are eligible to pay now through November 31 without interest or penalties with the Missouri Tax Amensty Program.
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Genesis School held their annual Slammin' & Jammin' fundraising event on May 8-9, 2015. The two-day event featured a party and auction, with a professional tennis tournament the following day. LINC produced a short video to kick-off the event.
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Watch our video about the process of preparing 35,000 books for delivery to students this summer. Community volunteers and several organizations have helped to make this year's distribution a success.
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Genesis Promise Academy is organizing a workshop on reducing the risk of traffic violations and what to do if stopped by law enforcement.
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We again are happy to share this year’s version of LINC in Photos – a montage of images which visually share our impact and presence in the community.
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Over 300 girls from 18 LINC Caring Communities Sites participated in the Girls on the Run 5k race on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Arrowhead Stadium. The youth were cheered on by parents and LINC staff during the race.
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Interactive Parent Workshop will be held at Genesis Promise Academy to support area families. This free event will approach topics relevant to parents and children as children progress through school and prepare for college. Free food, child care, and prizes will be available during the event.
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A brand new playground was built on the campus of Genesis Promise Academy through the support of Kaboom! - a national non-profit that helps building playgrounds in areas of need.
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LINC distributed 27,000 books, one for every elementary student in the Center, Fort Osage, Grandview, Hickman Mills, Independence, and Kansas City school districts, along with select North Kansas City schools and two charter schools.
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LINC and Turn the Page KC staff along with Americorps Vista volunteers are working hard to prepare and process over 27,000 books for distribution to students around Kansas City.
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Students can enjoy learning and growing this summer with fun activities that fit their family's schedule with LINC Before & After program in the summer and all day Summer camps.
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