Educare, the LINC initiative to support early childhood education providers, will host a large group training on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at Fire Prairie Upper Elementary School, 24810 East U.S. 24 Highway, Independence, MO 64058.
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A second class of the Teen FAST program at Van Horn High School in Independence has graduated. Since 1999, LINC has used the FAST program as part of its Caring Communities initiative.
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Students from Van Horn High School in the Independence School District recently attended Motown The Musical.This school year over 600 LINC students from three school districts (Kansas City, Hickman Mills, and Independence) have attended shows at the Coterie and Music Hall.
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The LINC Commission, at its January 26 meeting, selected Jack Craft and Bailus Tate as interim co-chairs for the board. The two succeed long-time chair Landon Rowland, who will continue to serve on the board.
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The LINC Commission will meet Monday, Jan. 26 from 4-6 pm at the Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO.
The meeting is open to the public.
Download the meeting booklet.
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The Kansas City Digital Inclusion Coalition has issued a report based on what is learned at an earlier summit last October. The report lays out nine broad themes and strategies to address the issue. In conjunction with the report, the coalition publicly launched a website that includes links to community resources, research data and reports and ways to get involved.
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Attendees of the upcoming 2015 master plan seminars will hear solutions to the issues that were raised in 2014. The seminars are free to the public.
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LINC Caring Communities staff meet with 120 parents and 281 students during Ervin Early Learning Center grand opening. Ervin Early Learning Center prepares students to enter first grade by the next school year.
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William Chrisman High School and Bingham Middle School students work together with LINC and school staff to support children around the world though the Samaritan's Purse International Relief program.
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Eligible Kansas and Missouri residents have the opportunity to utilize a free tax preparation service provided through Next Step KC. Next Step KC works with United Way to create financialy secure families and communities.
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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.
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The Examiner reporter Jeff Fox speaks with Fairmount Site Council members concerning supporting Fairmount families and current challenges that face the community. An article concerning Fairmount Site Council community efforts is available online.
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Two essay contests will be held in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. in conjunction with the January 19 celebration. The scholarship essay contest is open to Independence high school seniors with an additional essay contest available to Independence 8th graders.
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View the results from the December 6 LINC Chess Winter Tournament at Fire Prairie Upper Elementary. Congratulations to all participants!
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Four hundred and twenty people are at Fire Prairie Upper Elementary for the LINC Chess Winter Tournament. Students from around Kansas City are participating this morning. For updates, follow the #LINCChess conversation on Twitter.
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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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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.
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Several members of the LINC Commission will meet Tues., Dec. 2 at 3 pm at the LINC offices located at 3100 Broadway, Suite 1100, Kansas City, Mo.
The meeting is to discuss selection of a new LINC chair and board development. Download the agenda.
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The Administration for Children and Families, the U.S. Department of Education, the Office of Child Care, and Head Start are working to decrease the rate of child fatality due to vehicular heatstroke. In 2014, at least 17 children died of heatstroke. Download the poster and flyer here.
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