Education
A Seat at the Table: Latino Educators on Mentorship and Education in KC
Here’s what three Kansas Citians are doing to support the metro’s Latino students.
Virtual Chess Tournament Checkmates Pandemic
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, LINC migrated its long-running chess program online with great success.
Nick’s Picks | Prepping for Primary Election Day in Kansas City
Here’s a guide to Primary Election Day in the Kansas City area.
Considering Homeschooling? Here’s What You Need To Know
More families are considering homeschooling as uncertainty mounts about schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kansas Education Board Rejects Governor’s Order to Delay K-12 School Reopening
The Kansas State Board of Education has rejected Gov. Laura Kelly’s executive order that would have delayed the start of K-12 schools by three weeks.
Nick’s Picks | Black Lives Strike, Kansas School Opening, KCI Contract Conflict
Kansas City has a busy news week ahead with a “Strike for Black Lives,” ongoing debate over Kansas school openings, and an emerging conflict over a contract at Kansas City International Airport.
‘It’s Too Overwhelming’
What’s next for international students? For some it’s graduation. Others it’s finding a way back to their home countries. But one thing’s clear: this semester has been difficult to navigate.
Mizzou, UM System Ponder Tuition Hikes Amid Pandemic, Economic Crisis
The University of Missouri System is considering raising tuition in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting economic shock.
Honoring the Hero of the ‘Hero Project’
The community remembers Tearo “Missie” Condit, creator of the “Hero Project.”
‘I’m Counting on It’: Many College Students Left Out of Stimulus Checks
In a rush to get the big economic relief package out, some people fell through the cracks. Some college students aren’t eligible and won’t get the $1,200 check. Flatland talked to two of these students.