KCKPS’s “Staff Notebook” features PREP-KC-Sponsored Program

(Posted: February 2, 2010)
Staff Notebook, the employee newsletter from the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools include a story about the Advanced Manufacturing Event, sponsored by PREP-KC and its partners.

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Dr. Cindy Lane Named Next KCKPS Superintendent of Schools

(Posted: December 9, 2009)
At its meeting on Tuesday, December 8, the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education announced that it has selected Dr. Cynthia R. Lane to serve as the next superintendent of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools.

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PREP-KC Produces First Year-End Report of Work-Based Learning Experiences

(Posted: October 6, 2009)
PREP-KC recently completed its first year-end report of its work-based learning initiative, which provided students with experiences including job shadows, classroom speakers and workplace tours.

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The Kansas City Star Reports Progress for Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools

(Posted: September 16, 2009)
The Kansas City Star reports the challenges and good news from KCKPS in making AYP.

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PREP-KC thanks the Kansas City professionals who helped make a difference!

(Posted: September 9, 2009)
PREP-KC thanks the professionals who volunteered their time during the 2008-09 school year to speak to high school classes, host job shadows and give workplace tours.

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Schools Aim to Inspire More Students to College

(Posted: July 13, 2009)
Article originally published in The Kansas City Star on Monday, July 13, 2008.

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Southwest classmates sample college life in jumpstart program

(Posted: July 25, 2008)
Originally published inThe Kansas City Star July 17, 2008

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Southwest Early College Campus - Summer Academy Launched for 9th Graders

(Posted: July 11, 2008)
The Southwest Early College Campus (SWECC) is an early college school for grades 6-12, with a math and science emphasis. The school will open in August 2008 with 6th and 9th graders, 120 students in each grade.

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PREP-KC,UMKC, Paseo join together to increase urban student access to college music degrees

(Posted: May 29, 2008)
The Musical Bridges Program was created to increase the number of urban students successfully completing college music degrees by offering weekly, private musical instruction from UMKC professors during the 07-08 school year.

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KCMSD college & career prep. strengthened through Achievement First

(Posted: May 14, 2008)
Through a series of college and career preparation experiences, KCMSD students make post-secondary plans.

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PREP-KC rewards work of bi-lingual KCKPS students

(Posted: May 14, 2008)
PREP-KC provides funds to purchase gift cards for 95 student translators in KCKPS.

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Teachers vist Ford KC assembly plant

(Posted: May 14, 2008)
The Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant welcomed educators from the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) and the Kansas City, Missouri School District (KCMSD) for a site visit in March.

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KC School District graduation rate below 50 percent, study says

(Posted: April 3, 2008)
Originally published in The Kansas City Star, March 31

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PREP-KC responds to America's Promise Alliance report

(Posted: April 3, 2008)
PREP-KC adds clarity to discussion of differences in graduation rate calculation.

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U.S. to Require States to Use a Single School Dropout Formula

(Posted: April 3, 2008)
Originally published in the New York Times, April 1, 2008

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KCKPS Math Relays are the Super Bowl of Math

(Posted: January 31, 2008)
More than 1,000 middle school and high school students to compete.  Story originally appeared in KCKPS newspaper, The Staff Notebook.

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Program exposes KCKPS students to the field of medicine

(Posted: January 31, 2008)
Through their Health Sciences SLCs, KCKPS students get mentoring from medical professionals.  Story originally appeared in the KCKPS newspaper, The Staff Notebook.

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Open House at Southwest Early College Campus Draws a Crowd

(Posted: January 17, 2008)
Over 200 people learned about Southwest Early College Campus' math/science and early college focus.

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Paseo Academy Hosts Business Leaders Luncheon

(Posted: January 17, 2008)
BCA members learn about Paseo's arts curriculum, and opportunities for partnership.

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Achievement First Creates Opportunities for Teachers & Students

(Posted: January 16, 2008)
KCMSD teacher Jennifer Collier gets new leadership opportunitites through Achievement First.  Story originally appeared in the KCMSD newpaper,The Achiever.

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Math Achievers are Celebrated

(Posted: November 7, 2007)
Almost 200 KCMSD high school students were recognized for their work in mathematics this year.  Story originally appeared in the KCMSD newpaper,The Achiever.

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