Literacy

An illustration of a group of people against a brown paper backdrop. This accompanies a story on understanding and demystifying critical race theory and how learning is a unifier for the community.

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

The legal theory “Critical Race Theory” has dominated headlines. What is it and who’s responsible? Here’s your guide.

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Season of Giving: Access to Books for Low-Income Kids

This charity goes to people in need, particularly rural residents.

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A Literacy Beyond Words

“The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.” — Albert Einstein Explore this four-part video series, Libraries Out Loud, on Wednesdays in July on flatlandkc.local. Be a part of a live screening and discussion with filmmaker Michael Price, KCPT’s Executive Producer of Public Affairs, Nick Haines, and the four heads of the library systems…

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Collage of photos of students participating in KC Public Library's learning lab.

KC Public Library to launch mobile digital lab next month

Beginning in April, children and teenagers living in the inner-city will have access to a slew of digital tools, including cameras, laptops and a 3-D printer, as well as a group adult mentors eager to share what they know. Andrea Ellis is the Digital Youth Engagement Manager for the Kansas City Public Library and is…

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Profile: Mike English, executive director of Turn the Page KC

It’s been nearly two years since Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Sly James launched Turn the Page KC, a community initiative to get students reading on grade level by third grade. Today the initiative announced its first dedicated staff member, Mike English. English accepted the position as the initiative’s first executive director this month. “Between (The…

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