Simon says: Start your pre-enollment for LINC now!

We’re getting ready for you. LINC’s free before- and after-school programs are now starting the pre-enrollment process for the coming school year. Find out what you need to know about our Caring Communities programs and start your pre-enrollment today.

KIDS COUNT 2022: How to rescue Missouri children from mental health crisis

The alarming news: Childhood anxiety and depression has risen at unprecedented levels that dominates the KIDS COUNT 2022 report on the overall health and welfare of children. The encouraging news: There is a recipe for recovery.

Time to rise: State analysis shows how far performance fell during pandemic

It’s as severe as the education community feared. The effects of the pandemic on lost learning place a community-wide burden on everyone — including LINC’s Caring Communities — to help children recover.

Hickman Mills voters say 'Yes' to higher levy, no-tax-increase bond issue

Election night was good to the Hickman Mills School District. Voters by a solid margin approved both an increase to the district’s levy as well as a $20 million no-tax-increase bond issue.

Back-to-school immunizations for your child: Here's where to get them

With the start of the school year less than a month away, it’s time to make sure your child is up to date on necessary immunizations. Here is a list of clinics provided by city and county health departments and many school districts.

KC Beacon: KC Goes Tech provides training — and earning potential — to the people

In Kansas City and across the country, there aren’t enough workers to fill middle-skills jobs. KC Digital Drive has launched a microgrant program to attack this issue. See how it works and how to apply.

'Give it up! For Buck O'Neil': A look back at Garcia's Hero Project

Now Buck’s finally in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Time to look back when Primitivo Garcia Elementary School’s Hero Project celebrated Buck with his very own song and video.

Watch: Check out who came to Caring Communities Day

Were you there? Take a video look back at the fellowship and summer celebration at Caring Communities Day.

Hickman Mills seeks voter support Aug. 2 for levy boost, no-tax-increase bond issue

Election Day Aug. 2 is more than a political primary for Hickman Mills School District residents. The district is asking voters to approve a $1.35 increase in the district’s operating levy and a $20 million no-tax-increase bond issue.

Chromebooks to go: KC Library lending free computers, hot spots

Need a computer? The Kansas City Public Library now has 900 Chromebooks available to anyone with a library card for 21-day checkouts..

'Won't You Feed My Neighbor?' Film premiere and panel to explore campaign for food security

Food can symbolize connection, celebration, and unity, but food is not created equal. Tune in to see how creative strategies, education and passion gives hope for a more secure, sustainable food system.

Dial 988: Help waits on suicide prevention lifeline

Missouri is joining states that make critical calls to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline as easy as 9-8-8. Beginning July 16, anyone who is in mental distress, or knows someone in distress, can dial the three-digit code and get on the line with a suicide prevention specialist, in multiple languages.

Flight path to fun: LINC summer school programs hit the mark

LINC’s drone program at Smith-Hale Middle School in Hickman Mills was one of many adventures in educational play in summer school before- and after-school programs in LINC’s Caring Communities in June.

LINC shares the power of Caring Communities at MAACCE conference

At a state conference themed as “A World of Opportunities,” LINC’s team led several workshops exploring the powerful potential of Caring Communities at after-school programs across Missouri.

KCUR: After winning national praise, the KC Black History project looks to expand its reach

“It’s rewarding when a national organization that promotes good history (says) your project is important,” said Jeremy Drouin, who manages the Kansas City Public Library’s Missouri Valley Special Collections.

Fort Osage breaks ground on new gymnasium

Step by step, the Fort Osage School District keeps working through that list of priority projects set in the district’s community-driven master plan. The latest: Groundbreaking for a new gymnasium.

Are you ready to close schools? KCPS invites patrons to try 'balancing act'

This is a complicated business, closing schools. The Kansas City Public Schools has created an online exercise that invites everyone to take a turn sorting out difficult choices that lie ahead in its Blueprint 2030 plan to shape the district’s future.

State map helps families find summer food sites for children

An interactive state map can help Missouri families find emergency food sites to help children get meals during the months that schools are out. Families can bring their children to these sites and receive meals regardless of income. There are no registrations or fees.

Remembering Juneteenth: LINC marks history with dance, word and song

LINC Caring Communities are celebrating Juneteenth in a host of events across many of our Caring Communities sites. At one of those programs, dancers and drummers from the Esoke Cultural Arts Center in Kansas City performed for — and with — the students and staff at LINC’s summer program at Ingels Elementary School.

Ready transition: Bedell says KCPS will be in good hands with Collier

“It’s time,” Superintendent Mark Bedell said, as he prepares after six years to leave a district that has regained full accreditation and is positioned for a strong transition and greater achievement with Interim Superintendent Jennifer Collier. “Brighter days are ahead.”