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- Schools Face Staff Shortages And The Youngest Students May Be Falling Behind
Schools nationwide are running out of bus drivers, lunch food, and even teachers. KCUR's Jodi Fortino reports on how schools in the Kansas City area are dealing with this shortage.
Also, thousands of Kansas families chose to keep their preschoolers and kindergarteners home during the pandemic. Kansas News Service reporter Suzanne Perez checks in as those students head to school for the first time.
Contact the show at [email protected]. Follow KCUR on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news.
Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and edited by Maria Carter and Lisa Rodriguez.
You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate
15 min - Schools Face Staff Shortages And The Youngest Students May Be Falling BehindSchool staffing agencies say if more workers take time off over the flu and holiday season, schools could reach a breaking point. Kindergarten enrollment fell 9% and preschool enrollment dropped 21%. The lack of early education could affect how students perform for years to come.15 min
- The Case For Freeing Kevin Strickland
Kevin Strickland, a Kansas City man, has been in prison for 43 years. In 1979, Strickland was convicted of murdering three people.
Earlier this year, the Jackson County Prosecutor's office, which originally convicted Strickland, said in a court motion that his innocence is "clear and convincing."
Strickland remains behind bars as his case is caught in a political fight between Missouri Democrats and Republicans. KCUR’s Luke Martin explains what might happen next.
Contact the show at [email protected]. Follow KCUR on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news.
Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and edited by Maria Carter.
You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate
8 min - The Case For Freeing Kevin StricklandJackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker has filed a motion saying that Kevin Strickland, who has been in prison for four decades for murder, is innocent. But Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt opposes the case.8 min
- Trailer: Kansas City Today
Our region is diverse and growing, and it’s changing faster each day. That’s why Kansas City Today delivers the daily news you need, wrapped up in 15 minutes or less.
Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, Kansas City Today will be waiting in your feed whenever you’re ready to listen.
Contact the show at [email protected]. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news.
Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios and edited by Gabe Rosenberg and Lisa Rodriguez.
You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate
2 min - Trailer: Kansas City TodayWelcome to Kansas City Today, a brand-new daily news podcast from KCUR Studios. Hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin, this podcast will be your daily rundown on all things Kansas City. The first episode drops Sept. 13. Subscribe now.1 min
About Kansas City Today
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Kansas City Today is a daily news podcast from KCUR Studios bringing you all things Kansas City, wrapped up in 15 minutes or less. Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, it’ll be waiting in your…
feed every weekday. Hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin.
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