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KS grading policy amended: Zero Work Gets Zero Points 2m453v

Updated: Sep. 1, 2024 at 3:24 PM CDT
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By Sharon Chen
Kansas City Public Schools s are speaking out for the first time since the school implemented the No Zero Policy.

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KDOT offering input on Safe Routes to School Program

KDOT offering input on Safe Routes to School Program 6a6b66

Updated: Aug. 26, 2024 at 3:56 PM CDT
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By Joseph Robben
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is offering the public two ways to provide input on the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program.

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Lee's Summit Kids Return to Class

Back to school: Lee’s Summit School District returns to class 5i6w3u

Updated: Aug. 21, 2024 at 1:39 PM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
Lee’s Summit is one of the last school districts in the metro to head back to class. On Wednesday, every student in the district returned.

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William Yates Elementary, Blue Springs, Mo.

Gold Star Schools: Blue Springs students head back to class 53155z

Updated: Aug. 20, 2024 at 12:44 PM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
Blue Springs is the latest district to head back to the classroom in Missouri.

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FILE — For the 2023-24 school year, KS launched a new grading system, the “no zero policy.”

No more zeros: New grading policy in place at Kansas City Public Schools 6b4k3p

Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 1:54 PM CDT
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By Sharon Chen
For the 2023-24 school year, KS launched a new grading system, the “no zero policy.”

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Kansas City Public Schools head back to school this week.

Kansas City Public School students head back to class 312q24

Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 11:58 AM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
It’s back-to-school week for schools across Missouri and Kansas City Public School students are some of the first to head back.

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UMKC students prepare to start college as they unpack dorm rooms 2m501w

Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 8:46 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Students in Kansas City are preparing to start college in a big way as they unpack their dorm rooms and head to convocation.

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Peace Patrol hosts back-to-school rally in hopes of keeping students safe 4wo5h

Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 8:04 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
One organization came together to give area students a back-to-school boost while also rallying for peace in Kansas City.

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Raytown School District increased the rate of pay for teachers based on their experience and...

Back-to-school bonus: Raytown teachers rewarded with better pay 1n6p6y

Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
School starts in Raytown for kindergarten through seniors in high school on August 21, and teachers have an extra incentive to return to their classrooms.

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Superintendent Rick Moulin, Bonner Springs School District

New Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Superintendent welcomes students for first day 545ut

Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 12:49 PM CDT
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By Samantha Boring
It’s a big year for Bonner Springs as they welcome Rick Moulin as their new superintendent.
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The new buses not only have air conditioning and seat belts, but they are each equipped with a...

‘Uber of School Buses’ rolls into Kansas City Public Schools 5q501c

Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 12:21 PM CDT
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By Julia Avery
The new buses not only have air conditioning and seat belts, but they are each equipped with a tablet near the driver.

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Dr. Lieser said teaching young children how to save a life is sad, but it is becoming...

Kansas City kids learn to ‘Stop the Bleed’ as school year starts 3f3g4o

Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 10:05 AM CDT
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By Janae' Hancock
At least 95% of public schools practice active shooter drills in the U.S.

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Safety tips box at Crossroads Charter Schools in downtown Kansas City.

As new school year starts, students urged to submit tips to anonymous hotline k301x

Updated: Aug. 14, 2024 at 3:56 PM CDT
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By Zac Summers
The tips range from reporting weapons to possible assaults to mental health and bullying.

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S FROM K THROUGH 12 TO HIGHER ED ACKNOWLEDGE THERE'S A LOT THEY — AND ALL OF US —...

Raytown School District takes steps to manage AI-use in classes 2j4z2p

Updated: Aug. 13, 2024 at 2:20 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Raytown Quality Schools board approved a policy to designate a district AI coordinator to develop an AI compliance policy for teachers and students.

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In its August meeting, the Blue Springs School Board selected Rebeca Swank as its new...

‘It’s going to be a wonderful year’: Blue Springs School Board selects new president 5c5t6m

Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 10:22 PM CDT
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By Chandler Watkins
In its August meeting, the Blue Springs School Board selected Rebeca Swank as its new president followed Bobby Hawk’s resignation earlier this year.

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KC Councilman’s team helps students prepare for back-to-school 5u1bm

Updated: Aug. 10, 2024 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
As thousands of students in the Kansas City metro prepare for back-to-school, one city councilman’s team helped them prepare over the weekend.

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KC teachers get cleaning help for first day of school

Helping hands: Kansas City teachers receive cleaning, organizing services 5x2n1m

Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 12:14 PM CDT
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By Joe Hennessy
Several Kansas City Public School District teachers will have their classrooms ready to go on day one with the help of neighborhood volunteers.

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The nonprofit, ScrapsKC, is helping teachers for another school year with its Teacher Resource...

Kansas City nonprofit provides free school supplies for teachers every quarter 1g6673

Updated: Aug. 4, 2024 at 5:20 PM CDT
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By Samantha Boring
The nonprofit, ScrapsKC is helping teachers for another school year with its Teacher Resource Center.

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Families rush to Missouri stores for sales tax weekend holiday 3f58w

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 1:21 PM CDT
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By Joe Hennessy
Stores across Missouri are helping people wrap up their back-to-school shopping with the hopes of a lesser checkout price for this year’s no-sales tax initiative.

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What to know for back to school 2024-25 1r5r57

Updated: Jul. 27, 2024 at 7:58 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
With back to school just around the corner, many parents and educators around the district have started to prepare.

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KCTV5 is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City for a school supply drive.

KCTV5 partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters for school supply drive 206o

Updated: Jul. 5, 2024 at 3:17 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City has 1,500 kids from second grade through high school on both sides of the state line in need of school supplies.