LINC Commission Meeting on July 21
The July 2014 LINC Commission meeting will be held on Monday, July 21, 4-6 p.m., at the Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110. Download the Booklet
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Students develop their chess game this week with LINC Chess Camp
Eighteen students have been playing to improve their chess game this week at LINC Chess Camp at Chouteau Elementary in North Kansas City School District.
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Gov. Nixon signs new child welfare legislation
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon was in Kansas City on Wednesday to sign legislation creating new standards for child care providers and improving children's welfare in the state.
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LINC works with one thousand volunteers during Project Shine
One thousand volunteers worked to prepare five schools in Independence for the upcoming school year during Project Shine Saturday, July 12. Project Shine is made possible by support through donations and community efforts.
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Wayne City Landing Days commemorates Sugar Creek riverboat landing
The City of Sugar Creek invites the community to take a step back in time August 7-9 with Wayne City Landing Days in Sugar Creek, Mo. This free family festival commemorates the first steamboat landing west of the Mississippi River with live entertainment, food and craft vendors, historical re-enactments, contest, carnival rides, and more.
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LINC and Freedom Schools partner to empower KCPS students
Freedom Schools and LINC work together at African-Centered College Preparatory Academy to keep KCPS students learning throughout the summer.
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Back to School: First days for 2014-2015 school year
School begins for Kansas City area students in five weeks. View start dates for Center, Fort Osage, Grandview, Hickman Mills, Independence, Kansas City Public Schools, and North Kansas City School District. Visit your child's school district website for additional information.
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New students and adult volunteers get active with LINC Chess
LINC Chess keeps playing in the summer with LINC Chess Basics and LINC Chess University. Forty new students learn the game of chess while LINC Chess University graduates 12 new instructors. Interested in playing this summer? LINC Chess Camp begins Monday, July 14.
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Students create murals inspired by books during LINC Summer School
LINC students at Pitcher Elementary create original murals as part of their reading component. Murals can be seen at Pitcher Elementary in Kansas City Public Schools.
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Fort Family Fun Day to provide free carnival, resources
An Aug. 2 festival in Fort Osage will prepare families for the new school year while celebrating the community with free family fun.
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Independence schools announced for Project Shine July 12
Five schools in the Independence School District will receive the benefit of volunteers during Project Shine this summer. Volunteers participate in cleaning, painting, and light yard work to prepare schools upcoming academic year.
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Youth volunteer with LINC during food distribution to over 300 area families
Youth and LINC site staff in Independence worked to provide over 300 families with 15,000 pounds of food during Thursday, June 19 during a volunteer opportunity with Christ United Methodist Church.
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Mayor James promotes summer reading at Attucks Elementary
Students in the LINC Summer School program at Attucks Elementary in the Kansas City Public Schools had a special reading event with Mayor Sly James from the City of Kansas City, Missouri.
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Educare provides child development resources during End of Year Conference
Educare, a LINC early childhood development initiative, provided a free day of seminars to teachers, childcare providers, and other care givers Saturday, June 14 at the Kauffman Foundation.
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Free utility information resources available to Missouri residents
KCMO and Independence residents are invited to attend the free Community Resource and Energy Fair sponsored by the Missouri Public Service Commission. Attendees will gain access to information concerning utility payment assistance and more.
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LINC Commission to meet on Thursday, June 19
The LINC Commission will meet on Thursday, June 19, 2014, 4-6 p.m. Note this month's meeting will be held on Thursday rather than Monday. The meeting will be held at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
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Summer programs start
Extensive summer school programs started June 4 in several LINC-supported school districts. In the Kansas City Public Schools, LINC was one of several partners opening a summer school program with a strong focus on instruction in core academic areas. Over 7,000 students are enrolled in KCPS summer programs.
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Community partners build a playground at Genesis
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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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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