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reetings, Kansas City! I am so excited for the
G launch of Our Voice, the new, quarterly
magazine for Kansas City Public Schools. We chose that
title because we want this to be a place where all of our
stakeholders can have a voice in the conversation about
public education in this city.
We particularly need to hear from our students. When
I came to KCPS in 2016, I made it a priority to listen to
and learn from our students. Too often, we dictate to
our children. I know from personal experience that
students have a lot to teach us. We need their insights Super Views DR. MARK BEDELL
and observations if we are going to build an education KCPS Superintendent of Schools
system that truly meets their needs. This magazine will
be one more way that we are giving our students a voice. prepared to succeed in the work force. This effort
really gets to the heart of why we exist. We are here
This debut issue of Our Voice is focused on our Real to produce young people who will make a positive
World Learning initiative. We are making real and contribution in our neighborhoods and in our local
significant gains as a school system. Real World Learning economy. I’m excited to see how our students begin
is ultimately about making sure that every single student to impact our city in the
graduates with a set of skills that makes them better coming years!
“Trailwoods Elementary School is a
community of learners. The teachers
and all of the staff work hard to
motivate and encourage every
student to be a leader in the school
and in the community.”
– THE VALERIO FAMILY
Trailwoods Elementary School
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