Students to start with distance or virtual learning, while in-person classes will be phased in when it’s safe

In Kansas City Public Schools, we refused to allow the COVID-19 pandemic to keep us from celebrating our graduating seniors.

Two students who worked hard at home on classwork this summer can now enjoy some fun and games thanks to their efforts.

Kansas City Public Schools hosted "mini-graduations" for each of our high schools throughout the month of June at Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts in order to celebrate the Class of 2020.

On Thursday, the City Council is scheduled to vote on an incentive package for BlueScope, a billion-dollar multinational corporation. After a 100 percent property tax abatement for 20 years, they want 13 more, holding the City Council hostage by saying they might move to Kansas.

And what they want is the continuation of a deal that has already disproportionately impacted the funding of Kansas City’s schools, libraries and mental health resources.

Lincoln College Preparatory Academy junior Jermaine Hamilton-Jordan is being honored with the 2020 Ronald Warren Outstanding Linebacker Award by the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches Association.

Jontell Washington is a builder.

In his case, Jontell knows how to build bridges across linguistic gaps. A member of Lincoln College Preparatory Academy’s Class of 2020, he is one of 59 scholars from across Kansas City Public Schools who earned their Missouri Seal of Biliteracy this year.

Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell and the Board of Directors (School Board) have issued the following joint statement in response to the tragic killings of George Floyd and too many other black Americans.

Kansas City Public Schools hosted a virtual town hall to discuss challenges and solutions related to educational equity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Tyrell Woodard is a magician.

With a blowtorch and his brain, Tyrell can craft innovative objects that combine every element of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art and math. He can build cars that require no fossil fuels.

Last fall, Mr. Odam conceived of a college essay board comprised of KCPS staff members who would donate their time and expertise to help students perfect their compositions. The idea was to tap into the considerable talent that can be found across Team KCPS.