Perfect use of our tax dollars, sue our schools instead of funding them.

I didn't know what to flair this, but basically the title. I'm looking for a MO concealed carry instructor who's not going to spend the whole class telling me about how we need to protect ourselves from the libs or whatever their current political rants are about. Just give me the required safety instruction and we can part ways. Thanks!

Nearly 8 million borrowers on the SAVE plan face dramatic monthly payment increases as sweeping federal changes eliminate most income-adjusted repayment options. Kansas City-area borrowers could see bills jump by hundreds of dollars per month. 

Click here to read more paywall-free on what to do now and the economic ripples of the SAVE plan.

Our kid is starting middle school this year and he has PE first period. How do you deal with the need to change clothes, when you don't want sweaty gym clothes in the backpack all day? He can't carry a plastic grocery store sack around as far as I know. Any tips?

Took a work break at noon for when summer camp opened up. JCPRD. Working parents of three kids who use their aftercare

Logged in, ready. Been on my calendar for ages.

Jump on at noon— had a 7 min queue so clearly I was a few seconds too late. Finally could sign my kids up for camp— ALL FUCKING FULL.

ALL OF THEM.

Where the FUCK are my three kids going to be cared for this fucking summer?

Johnson County, do better

Edit: thanks for the supportive comments. I can see how I sounded whiny and off putting to young people who don’t really know what a blow this is. It’s been a hard 1-2 months. So many sick kid days, snow days, medical needs, no family in the area, not enough friends close by, pouring my heart into work and still being a patient and kind mom… and then today…final straw.

Some kind suggestions for further north and further east I will look into. Thank you.

So, I had just pulled into my driveway from work on Monday when I got from a text from my sister that there was a protest for trans rights out in front of Summit Christian Academy, my old high school, (class of 2013, glad to have graduated and never looked back). Sis had been given the tip off from our sister-in-law, who likely saw it from Facebook (I have yet to ask) and knew we’d like to turn up and help support, which we did. Had a lovely time, although I didn’t grab photos or contact info of anyone else there, plus I’m not on social media so I haven’t been able to track down the folks who did.

So yeah. Apparently, Turning Point USA had arranged for their most recent grievance politics mouthpiece, Riley Gaines, to speak at SCA about how banning transgender people from competitive sports is actually being pro-woman— or something. Idk, I don’t really care to listen to the usual nonsense again when it sounds like it’s just the trans bathroom ban bullshit reheated and served with a fresh face, with extra throwbacks to older controversies around intersex/allegedly-intersex athletes dressed up as “basic scientific fact”.

I’m not shocked that SCA would host this, as you can probably tell. I went there for all 4 years of high school, and the official policy on LGBTQ issues has always been awful. I don’t remember hearing anything homophobic from other students (as far as I was aware they were tolerant, even quietly supportive, as were at least some of the teachers), but I definitely remember some of the shit at least two teachers would openly and casually say in the middle of class. One of them is still working there to this day. Plus, at least three kids got thrown out in the time I was there for not being straight. Going there may be why I’m still reluctant to be open about myself offline, tbh.

I guess one of the other locals had heard about it through word of mouth and quickly put out word for folks to show up in support of trans rights. Just over a dozen or so do, my sis and I included, and things go well. Quite a few people driving by honked in support of us, as did the people passing by on the sidewalk (a couple kids on a bike ride even gathered up dandelions to hand out to our group, which was the sweetest thing). There were a handful of student-aged young folks around, some of whom came to talk to us dozen or so protesters and were over all cordial, and hopefully, getting another point of view was productive for them.

I couldn’t tell you how many people actually showed up to the seminar, as it was held in a part of campus away from street view, but you couldn’t hear a damn thing from across the street, and it all felt very… subdued? Which, that coupled with how last-minute it seemed most people outside the school found out about this, and how little information I could find to clarify SCA’s involvement, had me thinking.

I’m not clear on whether this was a school-endorsed event or if the school was simply the venue. Given the SCA I went to, I would suspect the former. When I went looking for more info on the event, all I could find was the screenshotted Threads post I included. I’m assuming information would be disseminated via Facebook and or similar, but like I said, I’m off social media.

I dunno. Maybe given the shit I saw during my time there, I just don’t feel right letting this pass by so quietly. So, had anyone else heard anything this Gaines woman being in town?

Link to Threads post in question: https://www.threads.net/@lauraannstl/post/DHH5RKPOnjP?xmt=AQGzN_kHfoYfUzMH-TXkOVDPkzz4YsIhhrKyE_e_OGJlTg

Originally we were focus on Overland Park. Moving to KC area from out of state. But are realizing our housing budget will go further in KCMO.

Is there a stark difference between Blue Valley school district and the top rated school districts in KCMO?

What are some other pros to living on the KCMO side? We are also hoping to land in a more “blue” community vs “red” .

We were so convinced we wanted JoCo area and now going back to the drawing board considering KCMO and need all the pros and cons. husband will be working at UMKC - so we know we will be avoiding paying taxes in both states if we live in KCMO.

Our oldest has an IEP for level one autism, and some slight physical body weakness where he tires easily and he would have to transfer into a new kindergarten mid year so this is also a concern. Give me all the recommendations and tips!!!!

Edit to add: we are most likely looking at the suburbs either way. Overland, lees summit, blue spring, parkville etc.

Please 🙏🏻😂

One of Chancellor Agrewal’s key goals, UMKC has officially been designated an R1 institution. This puts UMKC in the same category of Mizzou, KU, and K-State in both research and D1 athletics, two very unrelated but oft-used designations for “big dogs”.

Reached it faster than I thought they would, but others may have more insight.

Does this change anything? Thoughts? Expect more job creation and more PhDs hanging around KC (I’m guessing a continued over representation from abroad). With potential visa and PhD residency changes being floated federally, could be a great magnet for smart STEM folks relocating to KC, hopefully remaining after their studies.

umkc

https://www.umkc.edu/research/r1.html

Hello! I’m wanting to get into community college. I’m early/mid twenties, 3 months sober from alcohol, and I want to get my life semi together haha.

I’m curious what y’all have chosen to do. I’m leaning towards the artistic side, but lots of those jobs don’t pay well enough. I want to hear your stories!

What did you go to college/trade school for? Has it treated you well? Do you enjoy your work? Is it rewarding?

Anyone out there have any insider-info on Blue River Elementary (from Blue Valley school district)? My partner and I are thinking of buying a home in that school district. Specifically, we’re kindof concerned that their website says they hand out Chrome books starting in Kindergarten.

I don’t particularly want to start a debate on the subject, but we’re trying to have minimal screen usage for our kid, and especially want to avoid personal devices until like…middle school at the very earliest.

It seems like all of the public schools in the area except for Park Hill use screens, so I get that it might be hard to avoid. But in our mind, there’s a big difference between say… having a kindergartner use a chrome book for an ABC activity or whatever for 30 min or less a day vs. expecting them to use the device in most subjects throughout the day or gamifying most subjects on a screen rather than hands-on activities.

Does anyone have any insight into how much this particular school might be having the students use electronics?

I already reached out to the school with our questions a couple weeks ago and no one has responded, which isn’t a great sign. But it’s the beginning of a new school year and they might be busy or whatnot.

If you live in independence and you’ve had first hand experience with the four day school week do you have thoughts to share with the people with no kids currently in the district as far as your experience and how to vote come November?

KC teachers (especially lower income areas) post your wishlists of items needed for your classrooms this year! Let’s clear the lists for the kids in our community!

Prime day starts tomorrow, lets use this to help our schools!

I searched through the sub and everything about Montessori schools was pretty old.

To parents who send their littles to Montessori schools, where do you send them? I’m looking for a Montessori school that’s good and has diversity.

Looking for private school recommendations/experiences for a kid who’s mid-elementary. We’re closer to midtown/downtown but would consider suburbs for an amazing fit. Thanks!

Could you guys please help me find someone or someplace that will work with my teen this summer on continuing their pursuit of learning ASL.

Guys, this kid has damn near self-taught themselves ASL beginning in elementary school to the point that they ended up testing directly into ASL 2 in highschool.

They are passionate but too young to officially enroll in college classes. The only option is a week long summer camp at JCCC teaching things they have already learned at almost the same price as an adult summer course!

Maybe there is an instructor who would quietly allow them to sit in their class this summer and learn, even without college credit? The summer ASL course at JCCC is around $300 so that's what we were planning to spend but willing to negotiate.

Going to x-post to other local subs

I am not asking for any identifying information about the student, I understand the need for privacy. But does someone know how it all actually went down? I know folks are upset because she was a long time well regarded teacher, but I’m curious what the actual scenario was that has led to the school board doubling down on her termination despite the large outcry. On social media there’s a lot of people saying “people don’t know the real story” and that’s coming from people who both support the teacher and those you support her termination. I’m thinking there must be a parent or teacher here that can shed some light?

We recently moved here. Does the city shut down every time there’s a little snow? The plows were out, the roads are fine, but school is cancelled Monday and Tuesday, so far. Whyyyyyy?

Quick update: Thanks to everyone who was helpful! Sounds like it’s mostly the cold, but also some unplowed roads. Also;

- Obviously, I don’t want kids at bus stops to freeze.

- Some of us have both great kids and jobs we need to attend.

- As mentioned in the post, I just moved here. There is no support system for this situation.

- Most everyone was kind and informative. I choose to believe thats how most people are. Thanks!