Volunteers to spruce up Independence schools for Project Shine on June 24

The Independence School District will celebrate its 10th annual Project Shine volunteer event on Saturday, June 24, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This year, volunteers from Independence businesses, churches and civic organizations will clean, paint and beautify five ISD schools: Benton Elementary, Santa Fe Trail Elementary, Spring Branch Elementary, Sycamore Hills Elementary and Nowlin Middle School.

LINC Chess Tournament on April 8

Learn more and pre-register now for the next LINC Chess Tournament on April 8.

Jenny Mendez announced the 2017 Gladstone Hero

Gladstone Elementary students recognize Jenny Mendez as their "hero" in a special school project.The students each year pick an individual or community leader whose life the students will study. The students interview the individual, make posters and then produce an original video about the selected individual.

Video: LINC Staff ride the MCPL Reading Rocket

The Reading Rocket is an early literacy mobile unit that serves children within the Mid-Continent Public Library district that have limited access to early literacy resources due to transportation or economic challenges.

FACT announces No Kids Hungry Summer Food Conference

The Missouri Family and Community Trust (FACT) as part of its No Kid Hungry initiative, is hosting two No Kid Hungry Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Sponsor Conferences this year. One will be in Kansas City and one in St. Louis.

Live, Work, Play: Social Determinants of Health

Conditions in places where people live, work and play affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes. The Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City invites Dr. Camara Jones and other distinguished guests to discuss policies and programs and the impact on communities.

LINC Chess Tournament Announced - March 11

The next LINC Chess tournament will be Saturday, Mar. 11 at Fire Prairie Upper Elementary School in the Fort Osage School District. Pre-registration is now open!

LINC in Photos 2016

We are happy to share this year's LINC in Photos -- a visual representation of LINC's impact and presence in the community.

"Barnacle is Bored" author visits Troost Elementary

Jonathan Fenske is the author and illustrator of “Barnacle is Bored”. He spoke with the students at Troost Elementary in the Kansas City Public Schools about the enjoyment of writing and drawing.

From School Garden to Lunch Menu

Maplewood students in the North Kansas City school district recently enjoyed a sweet treat during lunch. Students were invited to participate in a “Sweet Potato Taste Test” using sweet potatoes grown in their very own school garden!

KCPS earns high marks on path to full accreditation

For the first time in about 30 years KCPS has earned the points to become a fully accredited school system. This year's APR is the latest in a remarkable comeback for KCPS. The school system's APR results have improved by more than 75 points in just four years, and the results increased 8.5 points over 2015 totals.

Educare Large Group Training -- Nov. 12, 2016

Educare will host a Large Group Training on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at the Local Investment Commision (LINC), 3100 Broadway, Suite 1100, Kansas City, Mo.

Register for the 11/12/16 training

Teachers Tell Students How Special They Are

A teacher in charge of the school’s academy program for at-risk sophomore and juniors, posed a challenge for her fellow teachers: tell an individual student that they are important and appreciated.

KC and Independence plan crime prevention events Oct. 4

Two communities — Kansas City, Mo. and Independence — are planning special evening events on Tuesday, Oct. 4, in conjunction with National Night Out Against Crime.

The Kansas City United Against Crime event will be from 4-7 pm at the Swope Park Pavilion, 63rd and Swope Parkway in Kansas City, Mo.

Learn about KC school options at Nov. 12 school fair

Join Show Me KC Schools for a K-12 City School Fair and learn about the many district, charter, private and parochial schools in the KCPS boundaries. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Kansas City Central Library, 14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, Mo

Conversation on race at Centennial UMC, Oct. 1

Centennial United Methodist Church will host "Holding Down Your Corner: A Guided Conversation on Race" this Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Centennial UMC is located at 1834 Woodland Ave. in the Historic 18th and Vine Jazz Heritage District.

Video: Randi Weingarten visits Woodland Early Learning Community School

Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, visited and toured Woodland Early Learning Community School while on a stop in Kansas City. Joining Weingarten on the tour were Dr. Mark Bedell, KCPS Superintendent, and Andrea Flinders, President of the Kansas City Federation of Teachers and School-Related Personnel.

Economic well-being of Missouri children highlighted in new infographic

A new infographic produced by the University of Missouri Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis (OSEDA) highlights some data about child economic well-being from recently released census data.

Independence Heritage Festival to feature food, entertainment, skateboarding

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Hill Park, 23rd and Maywood Ave., this Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., for the 2016 Independence Heritage Festival.

This year's event features a skateboard competition as well as entertainment, food and vendors.

New KCPS Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell speaks to LINC Commission

New Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell speaks about his vision and plans for the district at the July 2016 LINC Commission Meeting.