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KCPSFest

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State of Schools Breakfast 2024

State of the Schools Leadership Breakfast

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KCPS Educator Grants

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Teacher of the Year Awards

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We Are The Thread

The Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation believes a successful public education system depends on three pillars: motivated students, caring adults, and an engaged community. We are connectors, helping educators address the sometimes-competing interests of these stakeholders while embracing the unique tapestry of cultures, languages, belief systems, and socio-economic backgrounds the district serves. The Foundation funds excellence, because we see a direct correlation between KCPS student success and quality of life in Kansas City.

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Our Programs

The Foundation funds a variety of KCPS Educational Initiatives and Impact Programs that encourage innovation and support student enrichment. Donations are tax deductible, and contributions stay within the district.

EDUCATOR GRANTS

Empowering educators to innovate through education-related passion projects that enhance student learning.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Honoring the outstanding educators of KCPS who inspire and impact students across the district.

KCPSFEST: SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

Kicking off the school year with free backpacks, immunizations, and more for all KCPS students

STATE OF THE SCHOOLS LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST

Celebrating KCPS and the future of education at our annual community fundraiser.

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Team KCPS

One of the Foundation’s most important goals is to foster big ideas KCPS educators have for driving innovation in the classroom. To that end, any district administrator, teacher, principal, therapist, or counselor can apply for a Foundation Instructional Grant to fund a qualified passion project, as long as the project’s intended purpose aligns with the organization’s defined funding priorities. Teachers, as well as other KCPS staff, can also add their own financial support to KCPS students by donating to the Foundation through payroll deduction.

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Get Involved

While no one can do everything, it is the Foundation’s belief that everyone can do something to help enrich the educational experience of KCPS students. Donors have a variety of options for sharing financial gifts.

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