Official page of the Kansas City Public Schools, dedicated to graduating college, career, & workforce ready students. www.kcpublicschools.org
The Kansas City Public Schools was organized in 1867 and originally served 2,150 children. Today, the district educates nearly 16,690 children and employs nearly 2,300 teachers and administrators. The urban district offers a rich multi-ethnic, multi-cultural mix of students throughout the city.
The mission of the Kansas City Public Schools is to achieve, in a way that is unencumbered by excuses, our vision for education by ensuring that all children benefit from teaching and learning. The school district will do this through:
- Inquiry-based instruction that involves active-learning, and is project-oriented, collaborative, and facilitated by meaningful professional development
- Successful instructional settings where teachers continually coach each child to develop deep understanding and educational proficiency, while meeting all Adequate Yearly Progress goals
- Cooperative planning among principals and teachers to ensure attainment of district goals
- Substantial autonomy to each learning community
- Accountability for executing and achieving the school district's vision, goals, and objectives articulated in the Accountability Plan.
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