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Lisa Martinez Honored with the 2025 Nuestra Latina Award

Lisa Martinez, the Assistant Director of Diploma+ at Kansas City, Kansas Public (KCKPS), has been named one of this year’s distinguished recipients of the Nuestra Latina Award. The honor was
March 28, 2025
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March Employees of the Month

Aaron LaMar Physical Education Teacher at Silver City Elementary School Nominated by Yvette Norris "Coach LaMar has been our PE teacher for a couple of years. He is not only teaching students
March 27, 2025
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Social Workers at KCKPS Named Top Five Finalists for Kansas School Social Worker of the Year

The Student Support Programs at Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools are proud to announce that two of their exceptional social workers have been named top-five finalists for Kansas Social Worker of
March 13, 2025
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Sumner Academy Teacher Wins Bronze Medal in Team Figure Skating Competition

At Sumner Academy, students and faculty know Rachel Vanderweel as one of the school’s most beloved English and Language Arts
March 4, 2025
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Nicole Burnette Recognized by the Kauffman Foundation

A tip of the cap goes to Work-Based Learning Coach Nicole Burnette after being recognized for her hard work. Burnette was presented with the Champion of Professional Development Leadership Award at
January 30, 2025