Blueprint 2030: Community chats to consider scenarios for future of KC Public Schools

Kansas City Public Schools’ plans for a changing school system now have scenarios to look at — and it’s your turn to tell the district what you think. The district is scheduling several opportunities for the public to see and give input on what the district team is now imagining from academics to programs.

Former LINC staffer, pastor elected as first Black Independence School Board member

A former LINC part-time staffer made history election night. The Rev. Anthony Mondaine won a seat on the Independence School Board April 5 and will serve as the district’s first Black representative.

Election results: NKC school measures win, KC questions pass; school boards decided

School district funding in North Kansas City and ballot questions in Kansas City all passed with ease in final results from Election Day April 5. Voters also decided close school board races in several of LINC’s partner school districts.

Vote 411: Your one-stop election information shop

School board seats are up for grabs April 5. Bond issues for many of you. Health levies and sewer bonds for others. The Vote 411 web site by the League of Women Voters gathers the information you need, for this and future elections.

Voters to decide renewal of KC's safety net community healthcare levy April 5

Kansas City’s healthcare safety net needs voters’ approval April 5 to continue its role in making sure everyone — including the poor and uninsured — has access to emergency and preventative services.

Hartman LINC student's 'Black is Beautiful' joins KCPS Sankofa oratory prize winners

“Black,” said Hartman Elementary School student Alaundra Anderson, “. . . is as beautiful as two sisters walking hand in hand . . . as wading in a pond on a hot summer day . . . as you holding your baby for the very first time . . .”

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.