Experts say the only permanent solution to stop lead from seeping into water is to remove millions of lead pipes, but the location of all those pipes isn't known. Read more
- By Sarah Rubinstein
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is publicizing a program to boost the baseline for starting teacher pay in the state, which ranked second lowest in the country last year. Grants will be made available for teachers in qualifying public or charter school districts… Read more
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- By Meg Cunningham - The Kansas City Beacon
The state, as well as all its counties and some of its cities, received federal dollars through ARPA to help aid in coronavirus recovery and infrastructure upgrades. Read more
- By Maria Benevento - The Kansas City Beacon
Bolstered by COVID-19 pandemic federal relief funds, Kansas City Public Schools is expecting to receive more than $325.5 million for fiscal year 2023, an increase of nearly $11 million — or 3% — from the current year. Read more
- By Josh Merchant - The Kansas City Beacon
With the arrival of summer, children in Kansas City are rejoicing at the warm weather and long-awaited pool days. But while kids celebrate, many parents quietly worry about the cost of food as the close of the school year means an end to school lunches and low-cost meals for their children. Read more
