Education
A roundtable conversation with two of our grantees discussing the current state of education. Cristo Rey Kansas City and Good Shepherd Academy recently sat down with us to chat about tech in the classroom, what students need most five years after the start of the...
Education
Operation Breakthrough helps local K–12 students close the gaps. Two nuns, teaching on the east side of Kansas City 53 years ago, were approached by group of parents who asked if they could please watch their children so the parents could go to work. The nuns agreed,...
Education
A Rochester-based program helps kids leap over summer learning loss. Greater Rochester Summer Learning Association President & CEO Luis A. Perez spoke with us about the organization’s successful summertime academic intervention program. You’ve been with...
Education
Warren Village expands by placing community needs and community voices at the forefront of their work. 2024 is a big year for Warren Village. Not only does 2024 mark the 50th anniversary of the organization, 2024 will bring to fruition many years of hard work and...
Education
When Larry Lewis, executive director of Growing Futures Early Education Center, gives examples of the types of children the organization assists, he calls them all “Little Larry.” It’s clear that the work is personal for him. His dedication to his job and his care for...
Education
An interview with David J. Laughlin, president of Rockhurst High School. Could you please tell me a little bit about the history of the Rockhurst High School? Since the beginning, back when we opened in 1914, our mission was to take the vehicle of education and help...
