FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEODid you know that student mobility and houselessness is negatively impacting learning outcomes? Or that chronic absenteeism is keeping kids out of the classroom and away from important lessons that affect their ability to succeed at school? How about the fact that thousands of Kansas Citians struggle with literacy that hinders their ability to get jobs and provide for themselves and their families? These are all lessons learned at the Education Data for Action Summit.
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Parkville, Mo.—July 25, 2024 — Molly Pierson has been appointed as the dean of students at Park University. Pierson began her duties on July 25.
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FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEOElection season is upon us, and the KC Chamber is hard at work to ensure voters throughout the region feel informed when they head to the polls. One of the ways we represent our members is as a participating member of the Johnson County Public Policy Council.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Linda Hall Library has welcomed its new Chair of the Board of Trustees, Anne Dema, PhD. In this leadership role, Dr. Dema will guide the board as the Library continues to develop its unique collection and present new educational opportunities to the scientifically curious community.
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(North Kansas City, Mo. July 17, 2024) - North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health achieved High Performing ratings for seven types of care in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2024-2025 rankings and ratings. This recognition rewards the health system’s performance in complex care in medical specialties and in common procedures and conditions.Many NKCH and MH programs and treatments have earned High Performing rankings for several consecutive years.
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