Education

Six brave candidates will try next week for three spots on the Hickman Mills school board.

“By getting a kid from that school, we know what they know. At least I know the training they’ve had. I can build a business on that.”

“This free event in south Kansas City will provide high school seniors with valuable information to prepare them for their next chapter.”

The pilot program with the Center School District is one of 14 projects that make up the Children’s Mercy Illuminate plan, a $275 million initiative to address youth mental health, which it deems a “staggering crisis.”

“Closest I’m going to get to my career path.”

“Because of our steady growth, we have been able to hire on a female coach this season.”

“It’s just kind of goofy. We’re a small school, and we’re in Class 3.” 

“Waterways would have thrown off scents for dogs and that’s why they would have used the Blue River.”

“Despite our multiple languages and multiple ethnicities, we are one people, really.” 

“Leadership is not about a title or a designation. It’s about impact, influence, and inspiration.”

“It’s a very emotional event.”

“[This is] a new opportunity for the students, that will give them hope and a new beginning.”

“Kenny Rodrequez is not only an outstanding leader for the Grandview C-4 School District, but he is a dynamic and respected colleague in the Greater Kansas City area.”

“Why would they want to return to school? They hated school.”

“Now we can provide training in required skills for multiple careers, within hours and days, necessary for job seekers to identify a sustainable wage job.”