Education
Campus Protests Over War in Gaza Echo Anti-Apartheid Era
Campus protests at the University of Missouri and University of Kansas over Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza echo anti-apartheid protests decades ago.
Kansas Farmer Brings Renewable Energy Future to Concordia
A Kansas farmer has built a renewable energy program at Cloud County Community College, embracing sustainability workforce training to confront climate change.
Kansas City Can Finally Go Down The Rabbit Hole at a New Museum for Children’s Literature
The Rabbit Hole, a new museum in North Kansas City’s Iron District, is dedicated to immersing kids and their parents in the world of children’s literature.
Critics Say Public Universities are Spending Too Much Outside the Classroom
Spending on administrative expenses at U.S. public universities has outpaced spending on academic roles in recent years, raising questions about priorities.
Help With Navigating a Complex Media Landscape
As the U.S. enters another election year awash with information, how can folks improve their media literacy to help decide what is true and who to follow?
Borrowers Weigh Options as Student Loan Payments Resume
Many student loan borrowers are making tough decisions as student loan payments resume. The shift in spending will send ripples throughout the economy.
Here’s What to Know About New Federal Policies for Repaying Student Loans
The Biden administration crafted a year-long delay in repayments for 40 million student loan borrowers. Here’s what you need to know.
Student Loans Threaten to Crunch Area Borrowers
Borrowers are bracing for the resumption of payments on student loans, which were suspended during the pandemic. The effects will ripple through the economy.
Harmony Project Helps Young Northeast KC Musicians to Thrive
Harmony Project is making a difference in the lives of young musicians in the Historic Northeast area of Kansas City, offering a path to higher education.
curiousKC | A Resource Guide for Youth with Developmental Disabilities
Here’s a guide to transition supports and programs for youth with disabilities in the Kansas City area confronting the “high school cliff.”