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Race & Education

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KC Journalists Discuss How to Tell More Inclusive Stories

KC Media Collective journalists join the conversation in 'Forward Focus'

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

Education

Students, Librarians and Bookstore Owners Push Back on Book Bans

A new Missouri law muddies what books at school and public libraries are appropriate for youth. Community leaders take detours.

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

News & Issues

Students Want to Learn ‘History As It Is, As it Was’

Youth Want to Know How to Navigate Complex Topics

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

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curiousKC | A Guide to Learn (and Demystify) Critical Race Theory

Here’s a look at key players, the definitions and what to know

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

The Filter

Trailer: The Filter’s Ep. 2 Teaser on Parenting and Education

The Filter Podcast S2 Ep2 Drops Oct. 27

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Focus on Inequity in Education, Not Critical Race Theory

Former educators said they have never encountered the teaching of critical race theory in their classes

by Tessa Weinberg, Missouri Independent

Education

Kansas City Public Schools Secures Grant for 1619 Education Program

What Was Once Just a Paragraph is now Core Curriculum for Middle and High Schools

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

Education

How Kansas City-Area Education Has Changed During the Pandemic

Teachers learn a new ways to do their jobs

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

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curiousKC | Raise Your Hand if You Want to Talk About Education

Learn how you can inform our journalism

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

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curiousKC | How Do You Discuss the Scary Virus With Children?

Moving Beyond Fear

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

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