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adminBy LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News January 22, 2014 As the state considers intervention plans for unaccredited school districts, the future of Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) remains unclear. KCPS has…
adminBy LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News January 15, 2014 Momentum is growing to save the former Thacher Elementary, but time is not on Northeast’s side. Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) wants…
adminBy Leslie Collins Northeast News January 8, 2014 About 800 students in grades fourth through 9th participated in the science fair. Projects ranged from how caffeine affects the heart rate…
adminNortheast News January 6, 2014 UPDATE: KCPS sent an email Jan. 8 stating that these two meetings have been cancelled. The Facilities Master Plan process has been postponed in order…
adminBy LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News January 1, 2014 Two months. That’s how long Northeast residents have to find a re-use strategy and buyer for the former Thacher Elementary School. Otherwise,…
adminBy LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News December 25, 2013 Missourians aren’t known for leading the most healthy lifestyles, but the Mattie Rhodes Center is hoping to break that trend. To promote…
adminBy LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News December 18, 2013 At the age of 23, Hanna Shirrell is already working her dream job – being a teacher. “I always have loved kids,”…
adminBy LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News December 18, 2013 Kansas City Public Schools has filed a lawsuit in hopes of preventing a state takeover and financial hardships due to student transfers.…
adminNortheast News December 11, 2013 With the court ruling that upheld the Missouri student transfer law, the State Board of Education and a state legislator are ready to discuss future…
adminBy LESLIE COLLINS Northeast News December 11, 2013 A recent court ruling could hinder Kansas City Public Schools’ progress. KCPS Superintendent Dr. Stephen Green addressed the issue during a Dec.…
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