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At-home learning

Age of Coronavirus: KCPT Shifts Daytime Programming to Support Kansas City’s Students

KCPT, Kansas City PBS, has announced a shift in programming to better serve caregivers, educators and home-bound students during the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.

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Kid holding flower

Season of Giving: Educating Future Environmental Leaders

This charity goes to people in need, particularly rural residents.

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Kid reading a book

Season of Giving: Access to Books for Low-Income Kids

This charity goes to people in need, particularly rural residents.

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Mom with baby

Season of Giving: Help for Young Homeless Mothers

This charity goes to people in need, particularly rural residents.

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American Graduate Town Hall

American Graduate Town Hall | Connecting Curriculum to Career

Educators, business executives and students discuss ways to match curriculum with careers at part of the “American Graduate: Getting to Work” town hall.

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American Graduate Town Hall

American Graduate Town Hall | Anticipating Future Jobs

KCPT’s American Graduate town hall reveals that in an ever-changing workforce, a skill set that improves adaptability is highly coveted.

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Kansas City area high school students recently gathered to discuss their futures as a part of the “American Graduate: Getting to Work” initiative.

American Graduate Town Hall | Career Education Relies On Community Engagement

Kansas City PBS recently brought together area high school students to discuss their futures as a part of our “American Graduate: Getting to Work” initiative. The town hall discussion, facilitated by Miles Sandler of the Kauffman Foundation, focused on student questions and local success stories. One consensus reached by students, teachers and business leaders alike…

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Kearney School District students touring a local home construction site.

“American Graduate: Getting to Work” Sees Many Opportunities in Homebuilding

The “American Graduate: Getting to Work” series followed a group of students from the Kearney School District as they toured home construction sites.

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Firefighter training students at the Fort Osage Career & Technical Center.

“American Graduate: Getting To Work” Sparking Firefighter Careers

The “American Graduate: Getting to Work” series visits the firefighter training program at Fort Osage Career & Technical Center.

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Photo of fire truck.

“American Graduate: Getting to Work” Talks to Communities Seeking Firefighters

The “American Graduate: Getting to Work” series explores the growing need for firefighters, either as a volunteer or as a full-time career.

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