a broad collection of community leaders, academic professionals, educators, administrators, parents and advocates have come together to discuss a major set of policy changes adopted by the kansas city, missouri public school district. the information that follows are the notes and photos documenting these conversations.

the opportunity of community schools in the kcmsd: a conversation among men of color

co-sponsor: UMKC
when: Tuesday, September 6, 2007 -- 7am till 9am
where: UMKC Administrative Building, 51st & Oak
organizers: Pellom McDaniels III, Uzziel Pecina, Boris Ricks, airick leonard west
facilitators: Jean-Paul Chaurand, Pellom McDaniels III, Uzziel Pecina, Albert Ray, Crispin Rea, Boris Ricks, Mike Talboy, airick leonard west, Jerome Williams
event notes: http://www.airick.com/education/menofcolor/
event photos: http://www.airick.com/education/menofcolor/photos/

The Opportunity of Community Schools in the KCMSD: a conversation among neighborhood and community leaders

co-sponsors: KCMO Neighborhood Advisory Council and Freedom Inc
when: Thursday, November 15, 2007 -- 6pm till 8pm
where: Pioneer College, 18th & Prospect
organizers: Tammy Gay, airick leonard west, TaWana Woodard
facilitators: Monica Curls, Damon Daniel, Uzziel Pecina, Albert Ray, Mike Talboy, airick leonard west, Jerome Williams

The Opportunity of Community Schools in the KCMSD: a conversation among faith leaders

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The Opportunity of Community Schools in the KCMSD: a conversation among business leaders

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