Kansas City Public Schools

Superintendent Mark Bedell is pleased to see Kansas City reducing tax incentive policies for developers, but still feels the district should have a bigger seat at the table when it comes to considering proposed development projects.

The head of the Kansas City Public Schools district wants more say on future development projects, and the impact climate change could have on urban environments like the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Textbooks have historically glossed over the contributions of nonwhite Americans. Now some teachers are trying to uplift Black and Latino voices.

The Kansas City Council approved a deal to cut back on tax breaks for developers. Some city officials say it's time to prioritize residents over 'wealthy corporations.'

The Kansas City Council is starting 2021 by once again tackling the thorny issue of economic incentive reform, seeking that elusive solution to help urban school districts without stifling development.

Missouri has entered the next phase of coronavirus vaccine rollout, which includes teachers and other essential workers.

Charters don’t get as much local revenue as traditional public schools. They also aren’t subject to the same state ratings.

Schools and child care centers sometimes struggle to get families to get flu shots. Teachers expect they'll have to do parent education around the new COVID-19 vaccine, too.

Kansas City Public Schools plan to use a lottery to make admissions fairer and cut the need to set an alarm just to apply.

How all-virtual school has been fairing for Kansas City Public Schools, the Kansas City Council unanimously passed the CROWN Act and the Kansas City Actors Theatre is pivoting to radio performances.

Suburban school districts will get more money if Jackson County distributes CARES funds by enrollment. But high poverty districts say the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on the low-income families they serve.

The district purchased the devices when they still thought this school year would start in person, but since everyone is learning virtually, students need more data.