Magical Family Summit delights families, shines on Hickman Mills' community partnerships

“This is what a community is about,” Hickman Mills Superintendent Yaw Obeng said. “In building collaboration with our district, it leads to parent engagement, vendors engagement, and, eventually, student success.”

NKC Schools' bond/levy issues highlight April 5 election with area school board races

For the second time in two years, the growing North Kansas City School District is asking voters to approve no-tax-increase ballot measures. NKC’s bond issue and levy transfer highlight election day April 5 along with a host of important school board races across most of LINC’s partner districts.

Fort Osage State of the District, 2022: 'Going above and beyond'

Thanks to students, staff and the community “going above and beyond,” Fort Osage has overcome many challenges to stay on course for a “wonderful” 2022, Superintendent Jason Snodgrass said in his annual State of the District address.

Get in the game: LINC K-12 chess tournament returns in-person March 5

It’s time to enroll. LINC’s chess tournament is returning in-person March 5 at William Chrisman High School with divisions for children of all ages. Preregister by March 2.

Urban TEC drives an 'HBCU Girl's' rebel mission

Ina P. Montgomery, creator of Urban TEC, is still the tempest who – after a white suburban Kansas City guidance counselor told her she probably wasn’t college material – declared with great Black pride that she’d storm the world in business for herself right out of high school.

Hickman Mills Family Summit ready for in-person return

As yet another refreshing sign we’re emerging from Covid’s winter, the annual Hickman Mills Family Summit is planning to return as an in-person event March 5.

For those who 'blazed a trail,' new KC Black history website reaches deeper to teach, inspire

Everything that’s motivated the 12 years of work in the Kansas City Black History Project — the research, the storytelling, the teaching and sharing — has gone fully digital. An enhanced webpage unleashes the stories of more than 80 Black men and women into sortable lists, school lesson plans, poetic video, essays and links to recorded oral history.

'Tenant Problem Solver' online tool helps fight eviction, dangerous conditions and more

When problems boil up between renters and landlords, hotline services can be overwhelmed and legal aid offices busy. Now renters under stress can go online to the Tenant Problem Solver for help.

Free tax filing and assistance is back; here's how to get it

If you earned $73,000 or less in 2021 you can file your income tax return for free. And if you earned $58,000 or less, getting help to file your taxes is also free. Here’s how to get started.

'Time for change is now': Hickman Mills planning middle school redesign into two sites

Hickman Mills is exploring adding a second site for the middle school program that is now at Smith-Hale to add specialized learning, enrichment programs and additional social and emotional support for students.

'Trusted leaders': Governor Parson praises Morning Star, LINC community mission in State of the State

“No one had a roadmap or a playbook,” Gov. Mike Parson said. “We knew we faced difficult times ahead.” Morning Star and LINC’s leadership, he said, helped serve hundreds of thousands who needed relief the most during the pandemic.

Free home Covid-19 testing kits can be delivered to you; here's how to get them

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. The CDC urges households to order your tests now so they will be available when you need them.

Need a job? Need a better job? A state team is on call to help you

Help is standing by for Missourians seeking help in finding a job, or a better job.

The Missouri Workforce Initiative Team is waiting your call at 573-415-8337.

Why we love working for LINC

The work of LINC’s Caring Communities is as important and life-changing as ever. And the search for passionate people to join in this work also faces a critical moment. Some of our frontline part-time staffers tell why LINC jobs — among so many choices out there — are special.

'Beating the Odds' study shines light on KCPS, Hickman Mills schools making academic gains

A PRiME Center study from Saint Louis University raises up high-poverty schools in Missouri that are among the best in showing growth in state test performance.

Kansas City Black History Project honored by Jackson County Historical Society

The Jackson County Historical Society will honor the Kansas City Black History Project by the Kansas City Public Library, the Black Archives of Mid-America and LINC at its annual awards dinner this month.

Fully accredited: KCPS community rejoices

The six years it took for Superintendent Mark Bedell to lead the Kansas City Public Schools to the promised land of full accreditation would have been wilderness enough.

But the joy that swept over the resilient school district Tuesday burst from 22 years of pain that longtime educators and a community of partners and supporters have carried since the state stripped accreditation in 2000.

Pastor Miles at Governor's Prayer Breakfast: Faith can save nation from 'slippery edge of disaster'

The proof, Rev. Miles told the more than 500 people gathered in Jefferson City, shines in how faith and prayer helped Morning Star bridge all political, racial and religious divisions in partnerships that bring relief and courage to its Kansas City neighborhoods.

Ready to take on the Omicron winter, schools ask for community's support

LINC and its partner school districts returned to class this week, fully in-person, determined to meet the challenges of the Covid Omicron winter ahead. See what protocols remain in place, and how everyone can help.

More help available to pay for Internet and computer costs. See how to apply

Any families that qualify for free school meals, food stamps or public housing assistance can also get help paying Internet bills and computer costs. See if how you can receive up to $30 a month for internet and up to $100 discount for a laptop, desktop computer or tablet.