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For young Kansas City actors with autism, a new play creates space to "connect with others." Vanessa Severo’s “Rubik" tells the story of neurodivergent teens on the cusp of a new phase of life.
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Avenue of Life in Kansas City, Kansas, works with school liaisons to identify students in need of a variety of supports. Within 24 hours after being notified, the nonprofit meets with families to provide hotel rooms, food, clothing and other immediate needs while a team works to find long term housing for the family.
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College access advisers say most Kansas City students won't start receiving financial award letters until at least April, but most colleges ask students to decide where to enroll by May 1.
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Owners of the proposed Royals stadium won’t pay property taxes because the land it's on would belong to Jackson County. That means tax beneficiaries like the Kansas City Public Library may lose out on property tax revenue that makes up 95% of their budget.
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KCPS said it landed a guarantee that it would not lose property tax funding if voters pass the stadium sales tax extension on April 2. But libraries and mental health services also stand to lose tax revenue, and say they haven’t been approached by the Royals.
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Several labor and community groups, including Kansas City Public Schools, are demanding more concessions from The Kansas City Royals before they support a 3/8-cent sales tax renewal that would help fund a new ballpark. Building trades unions endorsed the project after securing promises.
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Several school districts around Kansas City offer programs where students create fine dining experiences, cozy cafes and delectable desserts — and learn to thrive under pressure.
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The holiday break can be difficult for families who rely on schools to provide meals, shelter and other resources to their kids. Schools around the Kansas City area started planning early so kids would be taken care of.
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Three Kansas City schools were surprised with $10,000 each last week from the local nonprofit BeGreat Together. The grant is intended to help teachers at historically underfunded public schools enhance the classroom experience.
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Kansas City’s Genesis School taught at-risk students for years, then it nearly lost its charter. The near-miss raised larger questions about what success and accountability looks like in Missouri. Plus: a USDA program gives a second chance to food that stores won’t sell — but is perfectly good to eat.
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In a matter of months, the union representing maintenance, custodial and cafeteria workers at Kansas City Public Schools went from a cordial relationship with the district to filing seven class-action grievances. What's caused the tension?
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Genesis reopened after losing its charter earlier this year, but the near-miss raised larger questions about what success and accountability looks like for charters that serve students with high needs.