KC schools are in limbo
January 31st, 2012
FORMER KANSAS CITY STUDENTS SOUND OFF ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. By Christina Medina
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Another debate over the future of Kansas City Public Schools pulled in a large crowd Tuesday night. It was a different debate on the University of Missouri – Kansas City campus than any before because it’s the first time former [...]
Higher education bubble
January 25th, 2012
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Mayor: No School Support
January 20th, 2012
MAYOR-CONTROLLED SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVING TO BE UNPOPULAR. By Zach Tecklenburg
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (NBC Action News) – When it comes to the future of Kansas City’s schools, Rep. Myron Neth says there’s one common message. “The community more than anything, wants accountability,” said Neth. Thursday, the Liberty lawmaker introduced his bill to the Missouri Legislature, supporting [...]
KC students are in limbo?
January 14th, 2012
KANSAS CITY STUDENTS STUCK IN LIMBO AS COURT HEARING DELAYED. By Wayne Hodges
KANSAS CITY, Mo – Okay, it may be time for a federal intervention as it pertains to the beleaguered Kansas City Missouri School District. That’s because students seeking transfers from the unaccredited jurisdiction are stuck in limbo while the quandary [...]
KC students can’t transfer
January 4th, 2012
AS CUSTOMARY, KANSAS CITY STUDENTS GET KICKED TO THE CURB. By Wayne Hodges
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Tuesday, a throng of Kansas City students returned from the holiday break – their parents anxious to convey them to one of the six area accredited school districts. However, when mom and dad called [...]
KC students can transfer
December 30th, 2011
JUDGE DENIES AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS’ MOTION TO BLOCK TRANSFERS. By Wayne Hodges
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City students are free to transfer. Not sure who’s gonna cover tuition fees and transportation costs. But, students are now at liberty to seek variation. On Friday, a Jackson County court ruled against the six area [...]
Parent rips school board
December 29th, 2011
PARENT BELIEVES KANSAS CITY SCHOOL BOARD HAS FAILED STUDENTS. By Wayne Hodges
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As the January 1 loss of accreditation deadline approaches, parents are making their case for either a mayoral or state takeover of the beleaguered Kansas City Missouri School District. “The board as a whole has failed,” said parent Dana Cutler, [...]
Students can’t transfer?
December 27th, 2011
FIVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS HAVE FILED LAWSUIT OVER TRANSFER POLICY. By Wayne Hodges
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Friday, five area school districts have filed a court petition with the hope of voiding the Kansas City Public Schools’ student transfer policy. Neighboring districts Blue Springs, Independence, Lee’s Summit, North Kansas City and Raytown are seeking an [...]