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Las escuelas, junto con las empresas y organizaciones locales, se están asegurando de que los estudiantes del área de Kansas City tengan todo lo que necesitan para su regreso a clases el próximo mes.

Amendment 5’s sponsor says it won’t affect schools in the short term and could help in the long term. But critics say it leaves too many unanswered questions.

Local schools, businesses and organizations are making sure Kansas City area students have everything they need when they head back to class next month.

A new Kansas law bars students from attending a walkout protest without written parental permission, and threatens school districts that don't enforce it. Free speech advocates say the proposed complaint form could punish students for expression and violate their privacy.

Renovations are underway at some Kansas City schools following last year's historic bond passage. School leaders are ready to welcome students back to new flooring, colorful paint and brighter lights in their classrooms.

Jackson County is voting for its new county executive this year. All the candidates put property taxes as their top priority. But go beyond that, and the differences creep in.

A group of Kansas City parents has launched a campaign ahead of the Aug. 4 vote on a constitutional amendment to phase out Missouri’s income tax out of concerns that it will cut state funding for schools.

Starting pay for Kansas City public school teachers is now higher than $50,000, and other staff members will also see their pay increase.

Bills to improve literacy and establish a new system for grading Missouri schools passed the House but failed to make their way through the Senate.

Missouri Republicans say the new armed guards would improve responses to threats, while Democrats warn more guns won't make schools safer

School districts across the Kansas City metro are navigating financial challenges as they cope with fewer students and state funding shortfalls. Plus: Researchers believe that Gen Z may be reaching for a cigarette more often than members of older generations.

School leaders in the Kansas City area are grappling with how to balance their budgets and continue serving students as they face declining enrollment, state funding shortfalls and property tax caps.