Virtual Kindergarten | KCPS TV Show | Smart Money Experts

By Brian Ellison,

Grace Cole, Luke X. Martin, Danie Alexander, Mackenzie Martin

Published August 17, 2020 at 3:31 PM CDT

Financial advisor Sandi Weaver says the economy isn't doing as poorly as a lot of people think it is. That's why stock prices are almost back to where they were in February, which was an all-time high.

One teacher's approach to educating kindergartners remotely, Kansas City Public Schools debuts a new television show, and why the stock market is looking up when the economy feels down.

Segment 1, beginning at 3:54: How do you teach 5-year-old kids remotely?

Online learning certainly has its challenges for students of all ages, but it's especially difficult if you're a kindergartner. How can you learn remotely if you're not even familiar with the concept of school yet?

Carly Prewitt, K-3 reading interventionist at Troost Elementary

Segment 2, beginning at 16:10: Kansas City Public Schools debuts a new television show.

KCPS Homeroom premiered on Kansas City televisions and computer screens today. The daily TV show is supposed to be an additional outlet for area families whose children or teens are learning remotely, helping them bridge the gap between the classroom and the couch.

Kelly Wachel, chief marketing and communications officer for Kansas City Public Schools

Segment 3, beginning at 28:17: Why the economy and the stock market seem to be moving in opposite directions..

Stock prices are almost back to where they were in February, before the pandemic and at an all-time high. In addition to explaining how that's possible, our Smart Money Experts share personal financial advise for the current moment.

Sandi Weaver, founder of Weaver Financial
Barbara McMahon, owner and founder of Innovest Financial Partners

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Brian Ellison

As a host and contributor at KCUR, I seek to create a more informed citizenry and richer community. I want to enlighten and inspire our audience by delivering the information they need with accuracy and urgency, clarifying what’s complicated and teasing out the complexities of what seems simple. I work to craft conversations that reveal realities in our midst and model civil discourse in a divided world. Follow me on Twitter @ptsbrian or email me at brian@kcur.org.

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Grace Cole

Grace Cole is an intern for KCUR's Up To Date.

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Luke X. Martin

As culture editor, I oversee KCUR’s coverage of race, culture, the arts, food and sports. I work with reporters to make sure our stories reflect the fullest view of the place we call home, so listeners and readers feel primed to explore the places, projects and people who make up a vibrant Kansas City. Email me at luke@kcur.org.

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Danie Alexander

As senior producer of Up To Date, I want our listeners to hear familiar and new voices that shine light on the issues and challenges facing the myriad communities KCUR serves, and to expose our audiences to the wonderful and the creative in the Kansas City area. Just as important to me is an obligation to mentor the next generation of producers to ensure that the important conversations continue. Reach me at alexanderdk@kcur.org.

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Mackenzie Martin

Whether it’s something happening right now or something that happened 100 years ago, some stories don’t fit in the short few minutes of a newscast. As a podcast producer at KCUR, I help investigate questions and local curiosities in a way that brings listeners along for adventures with plot twists and thought-provoking ideas. Sometimes there isn’t an easy answer in the end – but my hope is that we all leave with a greater understanding of the city we live in. Reach me at mackenzie@kcur.org.

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