LINC produces video for NWCDC annual gala

LINC has produced a video featuring the goals that the Northwest Communities Development Corporation has accomplished the past year. The NWCDC is a long-time partner of LINC and has roots that go back to the first LINC Caring Communities site at Van Horn High School.

Mayor James gives Turn the Page KC update

At the March 18, 2015 LINC Commission Meeting, KCMO Mayor Sly James provided an update of the work that Turn the Page KC is doing to increase child literacy.

LINC Commission meets March 18th

The LINC Commission will meet Wed., March 18 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.

Sophia Hoffman named 2015 Jackson-Clay County Spelling Bee champion

After competing more than 25 rounds, Sophia Hoffman, sixth-grader from Highland Park Elementary, was declared champion of the Jackson-Clay County Spelling Bee. Hoffman will represent the counties at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

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.

100 students playing in LINC Chess Girls Tournament in K.C.P.S.

One hundred K-12 students brave the weather to compete in the LINC Chess Girls Tournament in K.C.P.S.

Hickman Mills cuts the ribbon for Ervin Early Learning Center

Designed for all pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students, Ervin Early Learning Center works to prepare students for elementary school. Kindergarten students have transferred from sister schools in the districts or are previous Ervin Early Learning Center pre-kindergartners. This is a major initiative of the Hickman Mills School District which is receiving extensive attention including a Kansas City Star editorial.

K.C.P.S. continues Master Plan seminars with three sessions in area schools

Kansas City residents can expect solutions specific to their school at the upcoming Master Plan public seminar sessions. After multiple Master Plan conversations with community members, school staff, students, and parents, these solutions will help to build a better K.C.P.S.

MOKIDSCOUNT examines the impact of poverty on Missouri children

Missouri Kids Count publishes curated information concerning the current state of poverty and the dangerous mental and physical health affects in Missouri's children.

Students advance to Jackson-Clay County Championship Spelling Bee

Twelve students advanced to the Jackson-Clay County Championship Spelling Bee Saturday, February 7. The Jackson-Clay County Championship Spelling Bee is the final step before participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Students to play during LINC Chess Girls Tournament in K.C.P.S.

Pre-registration is open for the annual LINC Chess Girls Tournament, Saturday, February 28. LINC Chess tournaments are open to any K-12 chess player to participate.

K.C.P.S. faculty discuss Master Plan process in school district.

Kansas City Public School faculty discuss the Master Plan process following months of multiple public Master Plan seminars. Questions or comments can be sent to MasterPlan@kcpublicschools.org.

Workshop to discuss law enforcement interaction

Genesis Promise Academy is organizing a workshop on reducing the risk of traffic violations and what to do if stopped by law enforcement.

Missouri KIDS COUNT launches new website

Missouri KIDS COUNT has launched its new website including stories, policy briefs and connections to new and improved data connections.

The website includes Missouri KIDS COUNT data book that highlights indicators and county rankings, a searchable archive of Missouri KIDS COUNT data available since 1993 and data reports and research paper.

Educare to hold child care provider workshops on Feb. 21

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.

Parents and students build relationships with Teen FAST

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.

LINC partnership connects students with the arts

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.

LINC Commission selects new leaders

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.

LINC Commission meets Jan. 26

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.

KC Digital Inclusion Coalition issues report on community challenges

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.