Maria Benevento, The Beacon
Maria Benevento is the education reporter at The Kansas City Beacon. She is a Report for America corps member.
Stories by Maria Benevento, The Beacon
Meet the Kansas City Public Schools board candidates for the April 2025 election
This story was originally published by The Beacon, an online news outlet focused on local, in-depth journalism in the public interest. Meet the Kansas City Public Schools board candidates for the April 2025 election All seven candidates running for the Kansas City Public Schools board support the $474 million bond issue that’s also on the…
FAQ: How to Vote in Kansas
It's a big election year. Here's a guide for Kansas residents to getting registered to vote, finding what's on the ballot, locating a polling place, and more.
FAQ: How to Vote in Missouri
It's a big election year. Here's a guide for Missouri residents to getting registered to vote, finding what's on the ballot, locating a polling place, and more.
Seeking Help for Children Traumatized Mass Shooting in Kansas City? Experts Stress Routines
Experts say returning to routine activities is important for children traumatized by the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.
KC Public Schools Frustrated by KCATA Silence on Tax Incentives
Kansas City Public Schools has criticized the KCTA's development arm for focusing on projects west of Troost and failing to brief the school district on tax break proposals.
Are You Willing to Close Schools to Fund Improvements? KCPS Wants to Know
Kansas City Public Schools is asking residents to weigh in on three scenarios, each of which strikes a different balance between closing schools and skipping potential improvements.
Deadline Looms for Missouri Schools to get $1.95 Billion in COVID Money
Missouri legislators face a March 24 deadline to release most of the funding before it returns to the federal government.