KCPS recommends closing two high schools, eight elementary schools

The Kansas City Public Schools moved into the final — and most emotional — stage of its Blueprint 2030 process Wednesday as it put names to the number of schools the administration is proposing be closed. Welcome to Phase Four.

Healthy families, healthy lives: Lights On Afterschool events to celebrate community strength

As we prepare our annual Lights On Afterschool events for our LINC Caring Communities, national surveys show what parents want — and get — from holistic after-school programs.

Watch: Food, fun, football at LINC Family Night in Hickman Mills

Three hundred hot dogs. Six hundred balloons. After a couple years of Covid hiatus, LINC’s Family Night in Hickman Mills returned to Ruskin High School Sept. 30. Check out our video and our photo gallery.

KC Beacon: Crucial dates leading up to Missouri’s 2022 general election

The Beacon presents a list of dates you need to know for the November general election in Missouri, including the deadline to register to vote or request an absentee ballot.

'All Because You Matter'; KCPS urges everyone to stop and read

The Kansas City Public Schools community wants children, parents, caregivers, adults, community partners like LINC and others to pick up books and show universally that “KCPS Loves to Read.”

In one of Kansas City's hottest summers, thousands face brutal utility bills and shutoff threats

KCUR reports that thousands of Kansas City residents are struggling to pay rent and utility bills and at risk of being shut off. LINC reports that relief for families processed by LINC/Morning Star now exceeds $2.5 million.

LINC Commissioner Williams honored by Greater KC Chamber

The award is named for Athena, the Greek goddess who embodies strength, courage, wisdom, and enlightenment. Williams, a LINC Commissioner and former superintendent of the Hickman Mills School District, has given nearly 40 years in service of schools, children and teachers.

Watch the video: Back to school with LINC

Take a look at Melcher’s Million Fathers March, the first day at Hickman Mills’ new Sixth Grade Center, “Character Counts! at Belvidere, sunny greetings from Gladstone and Boone’s back-to-school picnic.

Welcome back! This is what Caring Communities look like

Yes, there will be plenty of all the creative fun that kids enjoy in LINC’s before- and after-school programs, but just as reliable are the broader supports LINC’s Caring Communities bring to the children, families and neighborhoods.

Simon says: Start your pre-enollment for LINC now!

We’re getting ready for you. LINC’s free before- and after-school programs are now starting the pre-enrollment process for the coming school year. Find out what you need to know about our Caring Communities programs and start your pre-enrollment today.

KIDS COUNT 2022: How to rescue Missouri children from mental health crisis

The alarming news: Childhood anxiety and depression has risen at unprecedented levels that dominates the KIDS COUNT 2022 report on the overall health and welfare of children. The encouraging news: There is a recipe for recovery.

Time to rise: State analysis shows how far performance fell during pandemic

It’s as severe as the education community feared. The effects of the pandemic on lost learning place a community-wide burden on everyone — including LINC’s Caring Communities — to help children recover.

Hickman Mills voters say 'Yes' to higher levy, no-tax-increase bond issue

Election night was good to the Hickman Mills School District. Voters by a solid margin approved both an increase to the district’s levy as well as a $20 million no-tax-increase bond issue.

Back-to-school immunizations for your child: Here's where to get them

With the start of the school year less than a month away, it’s time to make sure your child is up to date on necessary immunizations. Here is a list of clinics provided by city and county health departments and many school districts.

KC Beacon: KC Goes Tech provides training — and earning potential — to the people

In Kansas City and across the country, there aren’t enough workers to fill middle-skills jobs. KC Digital Drive has launched a microgrant program to attack this issue. See how it works and how to apply.

'Give it up! For Buck O'Neil': A look back at Garcia's Hero Project

Now Buck’s finally in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Time to look back when Primitivo Garcia Elementary School’s Hero Project celebrated Buck with his very own song and video.

Watch: Check out who came to Caring Communities Day

Were you there? Take a video look back at the fellowship and summer celebration at Caring Communities Day.

Hickman Mills seeks voter support Aug. 2 for levy boost, no-tax-increase bond issue

Election Day Aug. 2 is more than a political primary for Hickman Mills School District residents. The district is asking voters to approve a $1.35 increase in the district’s operating levy and a $20 million no-tax-increase bond issue.

Chromebooks to go: KC Library lending free computers, hot spots

Need a computer? The Kansas City Public Library now has 900 Chromebooks available to anyone with a library card for 21-day checkouts..

'Won't You Feed My Neighbor?' Film premiere and panel to explore campaign for food security

Food can symbolize connection, celebration, and unity, but food is not created equal. Tune in to see how creative strategies, education and passion gives hope for a more secure, sustainable food system.