Are you ready to close schools? KCPS invites patrons to try 'balancing act'

This is a complicated business, closing schools. The Kansas City Public Schools has created an online exercise that invites everyone to take a turn sorting out difficult choices that lie ahead in its Blueprint 2030 plan to shape the district’s future.

State map helps families find summer food sites for children

An interactive state map can help Missouri families find emergency food sites to help children get meals during the months that schools are out. Families can bring their children to these sites and receive meals regardless of income. There are no registrations or fees.

Ready transition: Bedell says KCPS will be in good hands with Collier

“It’s time,” Superintendent Mark Bedell said, as he prepares after six years to leave a district that has regained full accreditation and is positioned for a strong transition and greater achievement with Interim Superintendent Jennifer Collier. “Brighter days are ahead.”

KC Black History Project wins national award of excellence

Kansas City history is making national history. The American Association for State and Local History has named the Kansas City Black History Project as a 2022 winner of its “Award of Excellence,” honoring the work of LINC, the Kansas City Public Library and the Black Archives of Mid-America

Simon says: No stopping the possibilities for LINC's big summer

“Do your favorite dance move!” was the Simon Says command, and in a moment LINC children launched into an dazzling array of gyrations, spins and leg kicks — as varied and entertaining as LINC’s menu of summer recreational and educational fun.

Critical summer: Here's how everyone can help children 'learn, grow and play'

The summer of 2022 has arrived with refreshing joy and possibilities — but also with a heavy air of fear. The hot season has long brought out the best and the worst of the fellowship that brings neighborhoods together and the violence and neglect that endangers children and families. Here’s what KC is doing about it and how you can help.

Right to legal counsel for KC tenants facing eviction begins June 1

Beginning Wednesday (June 1), all Kansas City tenants in eviction cases will have the right to an attorney in Housing Court. The new ordinance, passed six months ago, continues what has been a rising tide in the support of renters who have long been overmatched in legal proceedings with property owners.

It's a wrap! LINC carnivals, cabarets and more finish school year with a bang

LINC’s Caring Communities capped off the 2021-22 school year with a host of field days, talent shows and parties across the 52 LINC Caring Communities. See our gallery — and sign up for summer!

Of oceans and art: Library summer reading programs promise adventure (and prizes)

Start your reading engines, kids. The Kansas City Public Library and the Mid-Continent Public Library are stocking up again at neighborhood branches near you with adventurous, beautiful themes — and prizes — to inspire summer reading.

Survey says: See what Kansas City wants in its next police chief

“It is our fervent hope that the report can be useful in providing healing stitches in the mending of our community that too often has been frayed at the seams,” said listening sessions co-facilitator Rev. Bob Hill.

Sign up for Summer! Pre-enrollment open for LINC's before- and after-school programs

Here comes summer. It’s time for families that are planning to have children in summer school to pre-enroll for LINC’s before- and after-school programs. We’ll be ready with games, activities and fun learning opportunities at 15 school sites in our partner districts.

Summer blast! Get ready for LINC Caring Communities Day in Kansas City

Hot dogs, carnival games, fire trucks, prizes, money-saving home services, help with rent, utilities, internet and more — for sure, the inaugural LINC Morning Star Caring Communities Fair June 11 aims to entertain and to serve.

White House offering 3rd round of free home Covid-19 tests

A third round of free home Covid-19 tests are now available online at covidtests.gov. Look for updated Covid-19 vaccination and testing opportunities in the Kansas City area at kclinc.org/covid19

New website guides access to Missouri's American Rescue Plan Act funds

Missouri announced the launch of a public website to help guide access to Missouri's American Rescue Plan Act funds. The website reports how state ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds are being spent and also provides information on how to apply for funds.

Building better childcare: LINC's training helps kid programs soar

“It really gave us a new enlightenment of how to teach,” Young Professor’s co-owner Paula Smith said of LINC’s training and consultation program for Missouri’s Infant Toddler Specialist Network.

Guardianship court win highlights 'Justice in the Schools' work in Hickman Mills, Center

Veolele needed a lawyer. Because of LINC’s support for the Hickman Mills and Center Justice in the Schools program with Legal Aid of Western Missouri, her pursuit of guardianship over her grandchildren became one of 279 cases the program has opened since 2020.

Making moves: LINC chess tourney at Smith-Hale

Saturday’s season-ender at Smith-Hale Middle School gathered nearly 100 players to wrap up a year of transition from the online tournaments of the pandemic to the familiar face-to-face battles. Check it out. We’ve got the results.

Report: Aid for rent, utilities served low-income households; LINC knows 'It was no accident'

It started slowly, but once federal pandemic aid for rent and utilities began reaching Americans in need, more than 80% went as designed to low-income households. LINC played a key role in the Kansas City area.

Remake Learning Days offers family fun across KC

Here they come again. Remake Learning Days-Kansas City are back with opportunities for families to create, invent and experience hands-on learning at a host of programs sites and schools May 6-16.

Watch us dance! LINC's Prom Night at Ervin puts on a show

The stars came out, dressed for LINC’s Prom Night at Ervin Elementary School in Hickman Mills. Shining dresses and silky suits — on many kids and parents — helped spread the partying vibe as deejay music, balloons and shimmering streamers filled out the scene across the school’s gym floor.