Race & Education
KC Journalists Discuss How to Tell More Inclusive Stories
On the National Day of Racial Healing, the Health forward Foundation invited Kansas City journalists to speak on how they can do more inclusive, healing work in their communities.
Students, Librarians and Bookstore Owners Push Back on Book Bans
In Missouri, a new law has librarians bracing for impact and bookstores providing an outlet to learn about banned books.
Students Want to Learn ‘History As It Is, As it Was’
Increasingly, K-12 classrooms have become hotbeds for debate about what should or should not be taught, especially when it centers around race and history. Students and educators share their thoughts.
curiousKC | A Guide to Learn (and Demystify) Critical Race Theory
The legal theory “Critical Race Theory” has dominated headlines. What is it and who’s responsible? Here’s your guide.
Trailer: The Filter’s Ep. 2 Teaser on Parenting and Education
In episode 2, Filter Podcast hosts Ieshia Downton and Vicky Diaz-Camacho tackle the topics of parenting and education.
Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Focus on Inequity in Education, Not Critical Race Theory
Educators, students and advocates urged state lawmakers Monday afternoon to focus on tackling larger issues of inequity across education rather than latch onto the academic concept of critical race theory
Kansas City Public Schools Secures Grant for 1619 Education Program
Out of over 200 applicants, one Kansas City school was selected for the 1619 Education Program.
How Kansas City-Area Education Has Changed During the Pandemic
Some veteran teachers are learning new ways to teach these days, as superintendents try to keep school on track.
curiousKC | Raise Your Hand if You Want to Talk About Education
Participate in the discussion about education and help shape our reporting.
curiousKC | How Do You Discuss the Scary Virus With Children?
The curiousKC team talks to parents and experts about how to discuss COVID-19 with children.