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Shawnee Mission school district’s priority is not on improving outcomes
Shawnee Mission school board members are pondering whether it is equitable to allow community-funded employees since most of the money comes from parents in wealthier neighborhoods, and some board members won’t let facts get in the way of their story. According to reporting by KSHB 41, Board president Mary...
Central High School football easily takes care of Winnetonka to begin season
(ST. JOSEPH, MO) - The Central High School football team started the 2024 season with a bang, knocking off Winnetonka 45-19 on Friday night. Vanderbilt commit Gabe Fields had multiple touchdowns on Friday, including a kickoff return for six. Central next plays at rival Benton next on Friday, September 6th.
Kansas City superintendents say they'll focus on mental health as students return to school
Teachers, administrators and students are looking at ways to address mental health as students return back to the classroom for the new school year. Dr. Michael Schumacher, the new superintendent at Shawnee Mission School District, said part of the district's five year strategic plan will focus on addressing mental health.
Schools across the U.S. restrict cellphones amid growing behavior, mental health, academic concerns
High school students who started school at Kansas City’s Ewing Marion Kauffman School saw something new when they entered their classrooms: a cellphone lockbox. A new policy requires all high school students to lock away their phones for the day. Students drop their mobiles into the box, which is designed for phones, and it’s locked into after school hours, said Deon Whitten, dean of students at the charter school. The restrictions were instituted after a pilot study in 2023 with one ninth grade class showed those phone-free students had the highest GPA across the school, said Whitten.
JCCC Updates: Godzilla, sixties fashion, and more – special events this September at JCCC
Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is kicking off the school year with several exciting events for our students and community members. Learn more about fun, unique, and educational opportunities for all ages happening throughout the month of September. Free Godzilla Friday Film Series: Celebrating 70 years of a Japanese icon...
FNL: Winning Culture Stays Alive After Week 1 Loss
The first week of high school football started off with energy as fans lined up to watch the first showing of the “Falcon Walk” where players were cheered on by friends and family as they walked through cheering fans in the parking lot to take the field. The...
Rivals to the bitter end
It was the type of game you’d expect between North Kansas City Schools Oak Park and Staley. The Northmen rallied from two touchdowns down to beat the Falcons 28-21 on Friday night at North Kansas City Schools District Stadium. “We made a lot of mistakes in the first half,...
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