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EDUCATION
Featured Events
Kids Block Party: The first annual Kids Block Party was held in June in partnership with
the Kirk Family YMCA. This community event was free to the public and offered a days’
worth of activities designed to get kids moving. The event featured activities from our
Kansas City community partners including the Kirk Family YMCA, Harvesters, Science City,
Children’s Mercy Hospital and the Kansas City Public Library, as well as donated books by
Andrews McMeel Universal.
Community Programs
In Your Neighborhood: This four-week, virtual, free program provided information and
kindergarten readiness materials using PBS Kids and Sesame Street resources for parents.
Life’s Little Lessons with Daniel Tiger: This three-day summer camp at the Kansas
City Public Library featured lessons from the television show to help 3- to 5-year-olds
manage everyday social and emotional challenges.
Classroom Engagement
Black & Veatch STEM Program: The Black & Veatch Mentoring Program paired
engineers from Black & Veatch with students in Kansas City schools to increase awareness
of STEM careers and engineering concepts.
Alma’s Way Screening: A partnership with El Centro and Guadalupe Centers
Elementary Schools, Kansas City PBS virtually screened the premiere of Alma’s Way,
PBS Kids’ newest show focused on self-awareness and responsible decision-making.
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