Kansas schools now have state funding to use AI to spot guns in schools. But ZeroEyes, one of the few companies offering this service, has sent police false alerts before.
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An email warned Missouri Western recruiters away from 23 schools in KC and St. Louis. Why?
Missouri Western said the directive was reversed in 2023, but questions remain about who ordered the email, what inspired it and what it means for students.
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International students in Missouri sue Trump administration over revoked status
Previous minor run-ins with the law are suspected of drawing the scrutiny of Homeland Security., which could threaten their ability to legally remain in the United States.
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Teaching Kansas students to read gets tougher after $22.6 million federal funding cut
Kansas used federal money on an evidence-based reading program. It was helping Kansas students improve their reading skills after pandemic learning loss.
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Rockhurst University and Spring Hill College to partner on academics, exchange programs
Rockhurst hopes the partnership will increase opportunities for its students and improve enrollment.
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For the first time, Missouri may spend public funds on private school vouchers
Gov. Mike Kehoe and the Missouri House have pushed for $50 million in state funds to go toward scholarships for homeschooled and private-school students.
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Election results: Here’s what Kansas City-area voters decided about school boards and bonds April 8
Voters approved bonds in four districts and chose who will serve on school boards for the next several years.
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Endorsers see key differences among Lee’s Summit school board candidates
Community groups have lined up behind two pairs of candidates in the Lee’s Summit school board race.
From school boards to bonds, your guide to the Kansas City-area election on April 8
General municipal elections are being held around the Kansas City area on April 8. Many voters will head to their polling locations and find education-related items on their ballot. The Beacon asked school board candidates from Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Hickman Mills, Raytown and North Kansas City school districts to answer questions about their positions, […]
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What to know about the $175 million North Kansas City Schools bond issue on the April 8 ballot
The district says the tax rate would stay the same whether or not voters approve the bond.