Kansas City MO Education News

After Jackson County tax credits pass, Lee’s Summit schools face budget shortfall

The Lee’s Summit school district is facing a $7 million to $10 million budget deficit, with the board set to vote on either levy rollbacks or layoffs.

September 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM

Education

AI hype fades, but students still want smarter study tools

Updated September 3, 2026 at 11:04 AM

Education

As college graduates fret over finding jobs, a record shortage of workers is projected

Updated September 3, 2026 at 9:17 AM

Clay County

William Jewell has rules for heat safety. Were they in use when a football player died?

September 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM

Education

After months of debate, DOJ sues KCKPS over guidelines involving trans students

Updated September 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM

Education

How to choose the best online school for your child’s needs

Updated September 1, 2026 at 10:23 AM

Education

Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity grieving the loss of University of Central Missouri member

August 31, 2026 at 5:26 PM

Education

A side hustle is a real business: How to protect your part-time job

Updated August 31, 2026 at 1:24 PM

Education

How to spot a fake job offer before fall 2026 hiring picks up

Updated August 31, 2026 at 10:35 AM

Education

Hands-on beauty education is becoming a fast track to entrepreneurship

Updated August 27, 2026 at 11:56 AM

Education

Study: An inside look at how college students think about and use AI

Updated August 27, 2026 at 9:54 AM

Kansas

Feds escalate gender policy dispute with Olathe, Shawnee Mission schools

August 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Local

Parents slam Plaza tax deal. Group says KC school children deserve more investment

August 25, 2026 at 4:35 PM

Local

KCPS leader says district worked hard to protect schools in Plaza tax incentives

August 25, 2026 at 12:55 PM

Education

East Antioch parents plea with Shawnee Mission to prevent the school’s closure

August 25, 2026 at 12:47 PM

Education

Mentorship: A key ingredient in academic success

Updated August 24, 2026 at 2:46 PM

Education

The best high school in KC is also best in Kansas, according to U.S. News rankings

August 20, 2026 at 4:39 PM

Education

Independence elementary school set to begin year in its temporary home — a church

August 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Weather News

Classes canceled after storms left widespread outages in Kansas City, Kansas

August 19, 2026 at 8:11 AM

Education

Virtual instructors could lead more than 150 KCKPS classes as shortage persists

August 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Local

Two years free rent awarded to Kansas City Public School teacher at downtown apartment

August 18, 2026 at 5:37 PM

Johnson County

More Johnson County schools are training teens to help curb mental health crisis

August 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Johnson County

Johnson County schools lawyer up for looming legal battle over special ed funding

August 12, 2026 at 2:25 PM

Education

Kansas law says no cellphones in schools. How are KC-area districts adjusting?

August 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Jackson County

Fort Osage School District doubles down, ask judge to make Jackson County pay up

August 7, 2026 at 12:06 PM