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Across two hearings this week, Tuesday at Old Mill High School and Thursday at the board headquarters in Annapolis, around two dozen people testified about the need for raises to combat rising inflation.
Kansas City Public Schools will close two of its elementary schools at the end of the academic year. It's says parents and community groups can play a part in ensuring more don't end up shuttered.
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Principal Lindsey Abruzzo gave an update Monday during a public meeting at the high school organized by Superintendent Mark Bedell in response to a bullying incident that occurred on Jan. 10.
City estimates show Kansas City Public Schools missed out on $45 million in tax revenue last year because of tax breaks for developers and businesses — and that amount has only been growing over the last five years.
KCATA's development arm aims to create walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods with easy access to public transit. But some Kansas City leaders are concerned about the agency's use of tax incentives — and lack of affordable housing requirements.