KCPS_Equity_Inclusion

The Equity, Inclusion & Innovation Department of Kansas City Public Schools ensures learning is accessible to all.

[KCPS_Equity_Inclusion @KCPSEquity]

@kcpublicschools Los invita a nuestro evento este sábado de 10-2 PM en Mattie Rhodes Noroeste (148 N. Topping) para asistir a nuestras familias llenar la aplicación de FAFSA (dinero gratis para la universidad). Tendremos comida, tarjetas de gas, y mesas de información.

[KCPS_Equity_Inclusion @KCPSEquity]

@kcpublicschools students traveled to Jefferson City to visit @LUBlueTigers . They interacted with college students and staff about careers in STEM and education. LU professors shared scholarship opportunities with our future teachers! #HBCU #REGALNOYCE #KCPS

[KCPS_Equity_Inclusion @KCPSEquity]

Check out our latest scholarship and career readiness opportunities listed in our quarterly newsletter from our College Access Program. @kcpublicschools
https://t.co/9TCnnfbc1s

[KCPS_Equity_Inclusion @KCPSEquity]

M.O.C.H.A (Men of Color, Honor, and Ambition) male mentoring group is back. Today we met some wonderful young men at East High School. M.O.C.H.A is coming to your @kcpublicschools high school soon. We are actively recruiting sophomores who exemplify leadership. WE ARE BACK.

[Robert Sagastume, MSW, MSP @bobsagastume]

Students there is plenty availability to get support. Today is the last day at Manuel Tech to meet with a professional and get FAFSA help. We will be there from 3:30-7:30pm. Come and join us!

[KCPS_Equity_Inclusion @KCPSEquity]

Today is the last day of FAFSA FRENZY!! Open to all KCPS seniors. Walk-ins welcome! See you at Manual today from 3:30-7:30 pm. @kcpublicschools

[KCPS @kcpublicschools]

REMINDER: TONIGHT & TUESDAY!

We're helping seniors with Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which can help qualify students for free educational grant money up to $7,395. Please join us at @KCPS_ManualCTE for in-person assistance with financial aid during our FAFSA Frenzy

[KCPS @kcpublicschools]

We're currently helping seniors with Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which can help qualify students for free educational grant money up to $7,395.

Please join us March 11 & 12 at @KCPS_ManualCTE for in-person assistance with financial aid during our FAFSA Frenzy.

[KCPS_Equity_Inclusion @KCPSEquity]

Southeast High School and College Access had a great turnout for their Trade Fair!! Keep up the great work Knights! @kcpublicschools

[KCPS @kcpublicschools]

The #BlackHistoryMonth celebration at @KCPS_Northeast included traditional dances, inspirational speeches from accomplished individuals, student-led poems, and a thoughtful address by KC Mayor @QuintonLucasKC about resilience and making a difference, one person at a time.

[Manual Career Technical Center @KCPS_ManualCTE]

It’s D9 and College Colors Day in @kcpublicschools!

[KCPS_CentralHS @KCPS_CentralHS]

Central, WHO YOU WITH? It’s KCPS Wear Your College Colors Day 👏🏽 Check out where our staff attended school and what Divine Nine organizations they are apart of! 🦅 #KCPSCOLLEGECOLORS @kcpublicschools

[KCPS @kcpublicschools]

As we continue highlighting important Black figures, we want to acknowledge Missouri-born suffragist Ida Becks.

@KCPS_Lincoln valedictorian and trained speaker, Becks championed causes like the @YWCAUSA and @UrbanLeagueKC, while advocating tirelessly for women's suffrage.

[KCPS @kcpublicschools]

We invite KCPS students to participate in our Sankofa Oratory Contest!

"Sankofa" symbolizes reaching back to knowledge gained in the past & bringing it into the present for positive progress. What poem or speech inspires you to reflect on your history & provides direction?

[KCPS Central Middle @KCPS_CentralMS]

We had an amazing #MotivationalMonday today at Central Middle School! Mr. Victor Aguilar spoke to our students and encouraged them to step up and take action, starting in the classroom. We really appreciate Mr. Aguilar #thegrindneverstops #kcps

[KCPS_Equity_Inclusion @KCPSEquity]

@kcpublicschools College Access partnered with the Beta Lambda Educational Institute (BLEI) as part of our college readiness program workshops. Today we are sharing information about what are scholarships and how to navigate FAFSA. Our workshop is on how to tackle college essays.

[Felicia Torres @FeliciaTorres_1]

Mr. Thorton representing @kcpublicschools MLK day celebration.

[KCPS @kcpublicschools]

Several of our students received the @kcscholars scholarship to @MissouriState. 19 students get $950,000 in scholarship money.

This is in addition to the 11 students from Class of 2024 who were also awarded KC Scholars scholarships, bringing our yearly total to $1.5 million!