Kansas City Public Schools has started some building projects funded by the bond and is seeking more public input on the details of others.
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Priced out: KCPS eyes vacant historic school building for teacher housing in Brookside
KCPS is exploring converting the vacant Bryant School in Brookside into affordable housing for teachers — but the idea faces challenges.
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Student achievement on the rise at Northeast High School
Academic gains include improved graduation rates, higher ACT scores and a 20-point jump in state performance metrics.
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Retention up, readiness down: KCPS weighs progress and challenges
Pre-K retention has risen 9% in three years, though kindergarten readiness sits just shy of the 90% goal. Leaders say stronger family engagement and improved communication are key next steps.
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KCPS Board reviews financial audit and mental health support for students
KCPS reported clean finances and expanding trauma-informed mental health support for students, as the district awaits Jackson County property tax revenue.
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KCPS’ $424 million bond proposal would close, open and move schools — and increase your taxes
The lack of a bond has left the district behind on repairs and upgrades.
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No zeros: How a new KCPS grading policy is meant to improve equity
Tricia McGhee, a KCPS parent, backs the 40% grade minimum. But she said the late work policy has been unclear and inconsistent in her daughters’ middle school.
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Royals say new stadium won’t hurt KCPS revenue, but silent on libraries, mental health services
Takeaways: The Royals, vying for support weeks before voters will decide whether to promise them decades of tax money, are finalizing terms to give Kansas City Public Schools money to offset the loss of property taxes. The team’s plans for a stadium and entertainment district in the East Crossroads would swallow up six blocks of […]
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KCPS proposal to close 10 schools, improve academics hinges on community support
So KCPS is highlighting that it’s willing to listen to concerns and potentially adjust the recommendations — the result of a long-term planning initiative known as Blueprint 2030 — before a board vote, likely in December.