Curriculum training supports LINC summer school staff
LINC and Upper Room staff participate in all-day curriculum training to prepare for summer school in Kansas City Public Schools beginning June 4.
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Community rallies around summer reading
Community and schools came together Tuesday, May 20 when local library staff and Park University students participate in a book distribution to area schools to support summer reading.
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LINC distributes 27,000 free books
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 prepares 27,000 books for students
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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Born Learning Trail focuses on early education
Get active, have fun, and boost language and literacy skills. Those are the goals of the new Born Learning Trail at Woodland Early Learning Community School.
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KCPT airs special shows on Kansas City Public Schools
KCPT-TV‘s Nick Haines and a panel of experts talk about the future of Kansas City Public Schools in Make or Break: Decision Time for KCMO Schools.
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Mayor James honors work of AmeriCorps Vista Members
The National Mayors Day of Recognition of National Service was held on April 2. Kansas City, Mo. Mayor Sly James read to students at Primitivo Garcia in the Kansas City Public Schools and he recognized the work of AmeriCorps Vista members that work on the Turn the Page KC literacy initiative.
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Woodland families help to install Born Learning Trail for community
Woodland families and staff volunteer to install a Born Learning Trail at Woodland Early Learning Community Center Sat., March 22. The Born Learning Trail will be available to all area families looking to interact with their preschoolers in fun and engaging games.
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Woodland Site Council to install Born Learning Trail on site
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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LINC summer camps connects kids to fun learning opportunities
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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LINC students create art at the Nelson-Atkins Museum
Staff and students in the LINC Before & After School program at Attucks and King elementary schools in Kansas City Public Schools participated in an art workshop at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art on Wednesday, March 19.
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LINC staff and KCPS staff collaborate during reading and professional training
To promote reading and literacy with the students at their site, LINC site staff participated in a Reading and Professional Development Training held by KCPS staff at Richardson Elementary Fri., March 14.
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LINC Commission Meeting -- March 17, 2014
The March 2014 LINC Commission meeting will be held on Monday, March 17, 4-6 p.m., at the Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110.
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Volunteers need for variety of opportunities during Money Smart Month
Volunteers are needed again this year to participate in Money Smart Month in April to teach children, students, families, and community residents financial literacy skills. Sign up here for one of the wide range of volunteer opportunities available.
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LINC wraps up six-week basketball league
LINC wrapped up a six-week Saturday elementary basketball program with a March 1 tournament.
Over 250 parents attended the tournament held at King Elementary.
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Results: LINC Chess Girls Tournament at Holliday Montessori
Local students from a total of 25 schools participated in the LINC Chess Girls Tournament this year at Holliday Montessori in the Kansas City Public Schools.
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300 families receive free books during Garcia Open House
LINC staff connected with 300 students and parents to provide free dinner, books, and more during the Garcia Open House as part of the mid-year Kansas City Public Schools open house showcase.
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Free tax preparation available for area families
Next Step KC, a community-based non-profit organization, is available for moderate to low income KC residents to prepare for the upcoming tax season.
Read More ...Fifteen students advance to championship bee, Mid-Continent to hold division bee Feb. 15.
Fifteen students from the Kansas City Public Library Division Bee continue on to the Jackson County Championship Bee. Mid-Continent Public Library Division Bee to be held this Sat., February 15.
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