NKC Schools Education Foundation

@NKCEdFoundation

We create bright futures at @NKCSchools -- Join us and #BeTheSparkNKC!

Kansas City, MO

Joined July 2022

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NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jun 24

🚨 We’re hiring a Program Coordinator! Help manage scholarships, grants, and our student success programs at @NKCEdFoundation! 💼 Up to $65K 🌿 Full benefits + retirement available 📍 Make a difference in your community Apply: northkcmo.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5251453

NKCEdFoundation's tweet image. 🚨 We’re hiring a Program Coordinator!
Help manage scholarships, grants, and our student success programs at @NKCEdFoundation!
💼 Up to $65K
🌿 Full benefits + retirement available
📍 Make a difference in your community

Apply: northkcmo.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5251453

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NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jul 16

We’re live at Summer Academy’s Lunch & Learn! 🙌 Grateful for the chance to connect with educators, spin the prize wheel 🌀, and share how the Education Foundation supports innovation, opportunity, and impact across NKC Schools. 💡 #WeCreateBrightFutures #LightingTheWay

NKCEdFoundation's tweet image. We’re live at Summer Academy’s Lunch &amp; Learn! 🙌
Grateful for the chance to connect with educators, spin the prize wheel 🌀, and share how the Education Foundation supports innovation, opportunity, and impact across NKC Schools. 💡 #WeCreateBrightFutures #LightingTheWay

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NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jul 7

Happy Birthday to Edward Watts! As CEO of CSD Credit Union, Edward brings critical financial insight and equity-focused leadership to our board, helping expand access and opportunity for every student

NKCEdFoundation's tweet image. Happy Birthday to Edward Watts! As CEO of CSD Credit Union, Edward brings critical financial insight and equity-focused leadership to our board, helping expand access and opportunity for every student

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NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · 17 h

Kahler Grant Spotlight 📚🏃💡 Nicole Hobbs’ "Page-Turning Wellness" project brought books into PE & Health at @RavensNKC—teaching 350 students about emotions, teamwork & healthy habits through story and movement. #WeCreateBrightFutures #LightingtheWay

NKCEdFoundation's tweet image. Kahler Grant Spotlight 📚🏃💡
Nicole Hobbs’ "Page-Turning Wellness" project brought books into PE &amp; Health at @RavensNKC—teaching 350 students about emotions, teamwork &amp; healthy habits through story and movement.

#WeCreateBrightFutures #LightingtheWay

NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jul 25

Happy Birthday to Joe Jacobs! A founding supporter and BOE liaison, Joe brings decades of leadership, strategy, and heart to the Foundation. We’re grateful for his voice, vision, and unwavering support. #LightingTheWay #WeCreateBrightFutures

NKCEdFoundation's tweet image. Happy Birthday to Joe Jacobs! A founding supporter and BOE liaison, Joe brings decades of leadership, strategy, and heart to the Foundation. We’re grateful for his voice, vision, and unwavering support. #LightingTheWay #WeCreateBrightFutures

NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jul 24

Kahler Grant Spotlight: Calming Corners at @Oakwood_Manor💚 Thanks to Katie Bishop's 24-25 Kahler Grant, every classroom now includes trauma-informed tools to help 280+ students self-regulate and return to learning with confidence. #WeCreateBrightFutures #LightingtheWay

NKCEdFoundation's tweet image. Kahler Grant Spotlight: Calming Corners at @Oakwood_Manor💚

Thanks to Katie Bishop's 24-25 Kahler Grant, every classroom now includes trauma-informed tools to help 280+ students self-regulate and return to learning with confidence.

#WeCreateBrightFutures #LightingtheWay

NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jul 23

Just 1 month to go! ⏰ The Sunflower 5K returns Aug. 23 at Atkins-Johnson Farm! 🌻 Fun, fitness & fresh air—all while supporting NKC Schools. 🎽 All ages welcome 📍 Gladstone, MO 👉 Sign up: buff.ly/4qIaC10 #LightingTheWay #WeCreateBrightFutures

NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jul 22

That feeling when you find the perfect book… 😍📚400+ @Crestview_NKC students headed home with stories to explore today thanks to the @NKCSDTransport Book Bus and the generosity of Jan Lewis and the Lewis Learning Impact Fund. 🚌 #LightingTheWay #WeCreateBrightFutures #BookBus

NKCEdFoundation's tweet image. That feeling when you find the perfect book… 😍📚400+ @Crestview_NKC students headed home with stories to explore today thanks to the @NKCSDTransport Book Bus and the generosity of Jan Lewis and the Lewis Learning Impact Fund. 🚌

#LightingTheWay #WeCreateBrightFutures #BookBus

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NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jul 21

Our #NormandyAcademy scholars are back from their once-in-a-lifetime trip—and have powerful stories to share. 🌍 From Normandy to Paris, these students walked in the footsteps of heroes and returned forever changed. Stay tuned for interviews, photos & reflections. 📸

NKCEdFoundation's tweet image. Our #NormandyAcademy scholars are back from their once-in-a-lifetime trip—and have powerful stories to share. 🌍 From Normandy to Paris, these students walked in the footsteps of heroes and returned forever changed. Stay tuned for interviews, photos &amp; reflections. 📸

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NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jul 18

☀️ Friday vibes = thinking ahead to race day! The Sunflower 5K is coming up fast—Saturday, Aug 23 at Atkins-Johnson Farm! 🌻 Fun, fitness, and fresh air! 🎽 All ages welcome 🎉 Family-friendly 👉 Sign up: buff.ly/4qIaC10 #LightingTheWay #WeCreateBrightFutures

NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jul 17

Big sound. Big learning. Big impact.🎷 The @AntiochMS Jazz Band rocked 4 performances this year—reaching 1,300+ across our schools & community! They explored jazz styles from blues to funk & capped it off at the iconic 18th & Vine Jazz Festival. 🎶 #WeCreateBrightFutures

NKCEdFoundation's tweet image. Big sound. Big learning. Big impact.🎷

The @AntiochMS Jazz Band rocked 4 performances this year—reaching 1,300+ across our schools &amp; community!

They explored jazz styles from blues to funk &amp; capped it off at the iconic 18th &amp; Vine Jazz Festival. 🎶

#WeCreateBrightFutures

NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jul 15

Happy Birthday to Sharman Blankenship! Her steady hand, sharp mind, and generous heart keeps the Education Foundation running smoothly and ensures every detail supports our mission.

NKCEdFoundation's tweet image. Happy Birthday to Sharman Blankenship! Her steady hand, sharp mind, and generous heart keeps the Education Foundation running smoothly and ensures every detail supports our mission.

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NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jul 14

🚨 The 2025–2026 Kahler Innovation Grant Cycle is now OPEN! @NKCSchools teachers + staff: Apply for up to $3,000 to fund your brightest ideas. Since 1996: ✅ 410 grants ✅ $610K+ awarded Apply now 👉tinyurl.com/KahlerGrants #WeCreateBrightFutures #LightingTheWay

NKCEdFoundation's tweet image. 🚨 The 2025–2026 Kahler Innovation Grant Cycle is now OPEN!

@NKCSchools teachers + staff: Apply for up to $3,000 to fund your brightest ideas.

Since 1996:
✅ 410 grants
✅ $610K+ awarded

Apply now 👉tinyurl.com/KahlerGrants

#WeCreateBrightFutures #LightingTheWay

NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jul 3

In observance of Independence Day, the NKC Schools Education Foundation office will be closed Thursday–Friday, July 3–4. Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

NKCEdFoundation's tweet image. In observance of Independence Day, the NKC Schools Education Foundation office will be closed Thursday–Friday, July 3–4. Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jul 2

Our 9 @nkcschools Normandy Academy scholars are off! 🇫🇷Half are in France already visiting Omaha Beach & Longues-sur-Mer, and the rest just started their experience at the @WWIImuseum & will play to Paris tomorrow! TY Jedel Family Foundation, Linda Holwick Bond & all our donors!

NKCEdFoundation's tweet image. Our 9 @nkcschools Normandy Academy scholars are off! 🇫🇷Half are in France already visiting Omaha Beach &amp; Longues-sur-Mer, and the rest just started their experience at the @WWIImuseum &amp; will play to Paris tomorrow!

TY Jedel Family Foundation, Linda Holwick Bond &amp; all our donors!

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NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jul 1

☀️ Hit the trail for a great cause! Join the Sunflower 5K 🌻 on Aug 23 at the @friendsofajf 🎟 $35 pre-reg | Kids 12 & under FREE 🏃‍♀️ Swag bags, scenic views, and community support! 🔗 runsignup.com

NKCEdFoundation's tweet image. ☀️ Hit the trail for a great cause!
Join the Sunflower 5K 🌻 on Aug 23 at the @friendsofajf
🎟 $35 pre-reg | Kids 12 &amp; under FREE
🏃‍♀️ Swag bags, scenic views, and community support!

🔗 runsignup.com

NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jun 30

Happy Birthday to Midori Carpenter! As Director of the Education Foundation, Midori leads with heart—connecting community and creativity to support students, staff, and our mission of creating bright futures.

NKCEdFoundation's tweet image. Happy Birthday to Midori Carpenter! As Director of the Education Foundation,
Midori leads with heart—connecting community and creativity to support students,
staff, and our mission of creating bright futures.

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NKC Schools Education Foundation@NKCEdFoundation · Jun 25

Kahler Grant Spotlight: “We All Have a Story” at @NorthtownNews 📚 🎨 100+ students used sculptural tunnel books to express identity through art & literacy. Judged by staff & peers the exhibit was celebrated with awards & pizza! #WeCreateBrightFutures #KahlerGrant #NKCSchools

NKCEdFoundation's tweet image. Kahler Grant Spotlight: “We All Have a Story” at @NorthtownNews 📚 🎨

100+ students used sculptural tunnel books to express identity through art &amp; literacy. Judged by staff &amp; peers the exhibit was celebrated with awards &amp; pizza!

#WeCreateBrightFutures #KahlerGrant #NKCSchools

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