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Maria Benevento is the education reporter at The Kansas City Beacon. She is a Report for America corps member.

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Seeking Help for Children Traumatized Mass Shooting in Kansas City? Experts Stress Routines

Schools canceled classes for what was supposed to be a joyful event. But after the Chiefs parade ended in a shooting, educators are making sure students have support and stability.

by Multiple Reporters

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KC Public Schools Frustrated by KCATA Silence on Tax Incentives

Transit Agency's Development Arm Focusing in Projects West of Troost

by Multiple Reporters

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Are You Willing to Close Schools to Fund Improvements? KCPS Wants to Know

The District Wants to Expand Elective Classes, Music Programs and Sports. But to Afford Those Changes, it Will Need to Close Schools.

by Maria Benevento, The Beacon

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Deadline Looms for Missouri Schools to get $1.95 Billion in COVID Money

Missouri legislators face a March 24 deadline to release most of the funding before it returns to the federal government.

by Maria Benevento, The Beacon

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Stories by Maria Benevento, The Beacon

Seeking Help for Children Traumatized Mass Shooting in Kansas City? Experts Stress Routines

Schools canceled classes for what was supposed to be a joyful event. But after the Chiefs parade ended in a shooting, educators are making sure students have support and stability.

KC Public Schools Frustrated by KCATA Silence on Tax Incentives

Transit Agency's Development Arm Focusing in Projects West of Troost

Are You Willing to Close Schools to Fund Improvements? KCPS Wants to Know

The District Wants to Expand Elective Classes, Music Programs and Sports. But to Afford Those Changes, it Will Need to Close Schools.

Deadline Looms for Missouri Schools to get $1.95 Billion in COVID Money

Missouri legislators face a March 24 deadline to release most of the funding before it returns to the federal government.

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