by Megan Diaz | Jun 26, 2026 | Education
When Jennie Alderman was offered the principal position seven years ago at Franklin Smith Elementary in the Blue Springs School District, she agreed to take the job on one condition: the district would support Franklin Smith faculty in BIST training and...
by Megan Diaz | Jun 11, 2026 | Community Trainings
Every parent and caregiver has experienced moments when a child refused to listen, argued endlessly, or pushed every boundary in sight. We’ve all experienced it in its various forms—the repeated “no’s,” the eye rolls, the refusal to turn off a video game or TV, the...
by Megan Diaz | May 28, 2026 | Foster Care & Adoption
If you need inspiration in becoming a foster parent, look no further than Sandy Debrick. May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month, and we are highlighting Sandy as one of the special people who open their hearts and homes to youth who need a caring adult in their...
by Megan Diaz | May 28, 2026 | Organizational News
As the school year ends, Gillis School celebrated three extraordinary staff members retiring after more than 100 years of combined service in education. Principal Pam Sanders, teacher Susie Hadel, and Administrative Manager Carol Towns served thousands of students...
by Megan Diaz | May 27, 2026 | Education
Practical Tips to Keep Kids Learning Summer break is a time for rest, fun, and adventure — but it can also quietly chip away at the skills children worked hard to build during the school year. Research shows students can lose two to three months of learning over the...
