KCTR addressing a shortage of teachers

The Kansas City Teacher Residency (KCTR) is actively recruiting individuals to become teachers in urban schools and directly address a shortage of teachers.

KCPS to host Summerfest back to school event, Aug. 6

Kansas City Public Schools will host a free Summerfest Back to School Festival to give families a day of fun while also taking care of back-to-school business.

The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., at 2901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, Mo.

Troost Caring Communities students receive new backpacks and school supplies

Students in the LINC Before and After-School at Troost Elementary in the Kansas City Public Schools each received a new backpack filled with school supplies.

Attucks students learn history through theater

Third through fifth grade students from Crispus Attucks Elementary in the Kansas City Public Schools learned about the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 in a special workshop presented by The Coterie.

Wheatley LINC program reaches out to the community

Fifty snowmen have been placed in the community around Wheatley Elementary School in Kansas City Public Schools. "Kindness is COOL" reads the sticker placed on the snowmen to encourage positivityand awareness in the community.

Citizens to explore crime increase in Kansas City during K.C.P.T. Crime Caucus

Kansas City area residents are invited to The Crime Caucus: A Citizen Summit on Crime to explore and discuss issues regarding the increase in crime and how to make neighborhoods safer. Atteendees will also be the first to view extended scenes from the latest K.C.P.T. documentary: Our Divided City.

LINC In Photos 2015

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.

Video: 38 schools celebrate community during Lights On Afterschool

Schools across the Greater Kansas City, Missouri area are showing their after school program appreciation during Lights On Afterschool. Community organizers, students, parents, and teachers came together at their school to celebrate their school with talent shows, family fun nights, and community festivals.

Western Independence families work together to become more financially fit

LINC has partnered with Junior Achievement of Middle America and Arvest Bank to provide financial literacy to caring communities at Van Horn, Nowlin, Fairmount, Mallinson, and Sugar Creek. The free classes teach the entire family how to budget, save, understand credit, and more.

Missouri Tax Amnesty Program begins now through November 30

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.

Summer learning engages K.C.P.S. students with fun, educational opportunities

Elementary schools in Kansas City Public Schools are open and active this summer. Students engage with summer learning with field trips, crafts, reading, and more. LINC Summer School runs now through Friday, July 10.

Results: LINC Chess End of Year Tournament in Hickman Mills

Over 200 students competed in five rounds of chess during the LINC Chess End of Year Tournament at Hickman Mills Freshman Center Saturday, May 9. Congratulations to all participants!

LINC prepares 35,000 books for students

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.

KCPS Superintendent named Missouri superintendent of the year

Kansas City Public School Supt. Dr. R. Stephen Green has been selected Missouri Superintendent of the Year.

The top honor was conferred on Green during a March 25 event at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Results: LINC Chess Girls Tournament at Border Star Montessori in K.C.P.S.

One hundred and one students fought the snow with their families to play at the LINC Chess Girls Tournament at Border Star Montessori on Saturday, February 28. Photos will be available online at facebook.com/LINCchess.

Educare to hold Large Group Training, Jan. 17, at ACCPA

Educare, the LINC initiative to support early childhood education providers, will host a large group training on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at African-Centered College Preparatory Academy, 6410 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, Mo.

LINC in Photos 2014

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.

300 LINC students participate in Girls on the Run 5K

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.

Upcoming K.C.P.S. Kindergarten Roundup schedule for 2015-2016 school year

K.C.P.S. parents and guardians are invited to attending Kindergarten Roundup to prepare their kindergartner for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year. View schedule for upcoming dates.

LINC and LINCWorks staff recognized for community works

Roosevelt Dickerson, LINC Site Coordinator in K.C.P.S., and Carolyn Bruce-Hill and Lindsay Smith, LINC Works Case Managers, are being recognized this month for their efforts to the community. LINC and LINC Works as whole continue to provide support to area families and communities.