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Want to find resources, articles, and guides that help you develop effective school-community partnerships? This page has the information you need to expand your knowledge and discover new ideas. Looking for help with your projects? Join one of our lunch & learns to workshop with our team.

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We’ve gathered everything a school partner needs in one place: goal-setting guides, project ideas by category, and the tools our coaches use to help partnerships start strong. Whether you’re planning your first project or looking for a fresh idea for a school you’ve served for years, start here. Bookmark it. We add to it as our network grows, and you’ll want to see the new resources coming out regularly.

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Blog Posts and Articles

Providing Holiday Meals and Student/Staff Encouragement

IHOPKC has addressed the goals for attendance improvement, family support, and staff appreciation at several of its partnered schools in the Grandview and Hickman…

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Appreciation To Reward School Staff Heroes

Showing appreciation to staff has been a frequent goal at Caring for Kids’ partnered schools over the years, especially during Parent-Teacher Conferences and Staff…

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Car Dealership Offer Free Diagnostic and Service to Teacher of the Month

When Hendrick BMW of Kansas City South joined the Center Middle School partnership in 2019, Jhoda Edquist, General Manager, saw a unique opportunity to…

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Partners Shower Staff with Thanks and Encouragement

Many Caring for Kids partners throughout all seven districts showed their gratitude to teachers and staff through notes of encouragement and thanks at the…

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Appreciation Signs Recognize School Staff

Staff appreciation signs popped up throughout the metro, honoring district staff heroes for their dedication to their students. At Westridge Middle School in Shawnee…

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Happy Meals Make Teachers So Happy

December 20, 2019 was the last day of school for teachers in the Grandview School District. Although there were no students, teachers were working…

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Welcoming Back Staff

The staff of Indian Creek Elementary in the Center School District enjoyed treats provided to welcome them back for the new school year. Thank…

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Center Middle School Partnership Highlights

Committed to supporting students and staff at Center Middle School, Universal Construction and Evangel Church have come around the principal’s goals throughout the school…

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Promoting Positive School Culture and Reading Achievement

One of Laurel Hills Elementary’s goals this year is to enhance positive school culture with staff, students and families. “Our partners have done so…

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