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When Schools Invest in Their Staff, Everyone Wins

Written by Kelly Sales, Director of Development, Brookside Charter School, KCMO With the COVID pandemic came new challenges and obstacles for schools across the country. Brookside Charter School was not…

What Black History and Education Mean to Me

By Dr. Jessie O. Kirksey, principal at Hartman Elementary Growing up in my beloved “5th Street Neighborhood” in Kansas City, Kansas, set the tone of a lifetime of commitment, resolution…

It’s School Application Season! But Why?

By Danielle Dispenza, SMKCS School Navigator When I was a kid, I just went to school. My address within a school district determined what schools I attended Kindergarten through 12…

Tips and Tricks for Online Learning

With schools closed until at least April 6, parents/caregivers are surely wondering how they can support teachers and help keep their students engaged and learning for the next few weeks…

Online Learning Resources

Are you looking for extra ways to keep your student engaged during the school closures due to COVID-19? We are compiling a list of online learning resources that can help…

Parent Involvement Increases Student Success

Parent involvement in a student’s education not only fosters relationships between parents and students; it is also proven to increase student success. Studies show that students do better both academically…