KCPS board resolves to pursue bond issue election in 2025

The time has come, the Kansas City Public School board has resolved. It has been more than half a century since the school district has passed a tax issue. But now the district will be planning to put a bond issue election before the voters in April, 2025.

Seeing a bigger world; aquarium visit inspires KCPS, LINC students

The shark’s eyes and all its teeth swept past 11-year-old Isaac, trailing its fins in the shimmering blue-green water, close enough to touch if not for the aquarium glass between them. Here was an indelible image he could now fix onto the work he and his classmates had done days earlier in his fifth-grade classroom.

'We are family!' Lights On Afterschool celebrates with LINC's communities

For all the statistical and historical reasons that measure the value of quality after-school programs, the music at Meadowmere Elementary School’s celebration in Grandview captured the heart of it all: “We are family . . .!”

'How we would've liked to learn': KCYA helps LINC integrate the arts

Today, the classroom site was dancing space at Kansas City Young Audiences. But in the days ahead, the LINC staff aim to create scenes like this with the children in LINC’s Caring Communities after-school programs across the Kansas City area.

Volunteers needed for local tax preparation assistance program

Can you help? The Kansas City Metro Tax Coalition and MU Extension are seeking volunteers for the upcoming tax season (January – April 2024). See the many ways you can volunteer.

Want to celebrate your Caring Communities? Here's where to find events near you

The fun, food and celebrations will be happening at various Caring Communities sites from Oct. 19 to Nov. 2. Check it all out at kclinc.org/lightson.

A constant quest: LINC helps more families get rental and utility bill relief

After a several month hiatus, LINC was able to get more of the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds beginning in the summer. October, like the months that preceded it, has been busy.

Beautiful vision: Free eye exams and glasses set children up for success

The yellow school bus came rumbling up along the curb and the field trip was on. Out the elementary school students came, their faces lit with anticipation as if they were loading up for a trip to the zoo, an ice cream shop or a bounce house. But this trip was different. Eye tests and — for many of them — glasses would be the adventure of this day.

KC Digital Drive celebrates the "doers striving to change the community"

“People that are passionate, people that have a compelling idea, that’s where we go to support the doers and the actors who are striving to make change in the community.”

Justice in the Schools was 'my voice' in beating eviction threat

The Right to Counsel and Justice in the Schools programs programs are helping hundreds of families remain in their homes as a Kansas City movement empowering tenants faces a rise in eviction filings.

Missouri Independent: Nearly half of recent Missouri Medicaid terminations have been children

Paperwork issues were to blame for most kids who lost coverage, raising some concerns those eligible for health care coverage are going without. See what you need to do to check your enrollment, or check your eligibility.

Eating it up: LINC kids love hot after-school meals

The question in the moment was: Has LINC and its partnership with Total Man CDC solved a healthy dinner gap in several area school programs? The answer, shown on the faces of children and teenagers, was happily clear. See what’s on the menu in LINC’s efforts in good nutrition.

U.S. Education Secretary Cardona: 'This is community coming together for children'

When it comes to throwing a party for education, Kansas City has all the goods, says U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “This is a prime example of a community coming together to serve children,” he said about his “Raise the Bar” education bus tour stop in Kansas CIty.

'A mighty day': LINC Caring Communities go back to school

From North Kansas City to Grandview, from Kansas City’s West Side to Buckner, Mo., LINC’s Caring Communities school programs pounced on the new school year. See the sights and sounds. We’ve got video.

Garden therapy: LINC learns community gardening for the health of children, families

At the moment, the freshly churned garden bed was surrounded by adults — LINC Caring Communities coordinators and their staff — kneading the soil with seeds and seedlings. But it was easy to imagine where this hot August training day at Kansas City Community Gardens was leading: Kids. Lots of them.

KC Health Department immunization drive offers healthy start to school

Start the School Year Right with an Immunization Back-to-School Bash. As the school year approaches make sure your children are not only ready but healthy to head back to school. The City of Kansas City’s Health Department is hosting several events to make getting immunizations done easy and fun.

Spreading the word: How students can get 2 years of college free

The Missouri A+ Scholarship program gives students the ability to earn two years of college free, but too many families don't know about it and are missing out on the opportunity. We’ve created a website to answer your questions.

Concerned about high blood pressure? Diabetes? Get a free kidney test kit

Have you been told that you have high blood pressure or diabetes? The National Kidney Foundation is offering free kidney tests for people who are at-risk. See how to get your test

Farm fresh: How free produce from Missouri growers is getting to KC area families

“It helps my kids eat healthy. It helps the moms who struggle throughout the summer to feed their kids when they’re not in school.” See how the Missouri Department of Social Services, LINC and local farmers are bringing home the harvest of a new federal program.

LINC Chess Camp: 'A great community, a great game to learn'

“Everybody comes together and they learn a game that’s been around for thousands of years. And they go teach their friends, and they teach their parents. It’s just a great community and a great game to learn.”