Maria Benevento, Author at The Beacon

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‘A 60,000-square-foot welcome mat’: New KCPS center helps immigrant, refugee students

by Maria Benevento September 23, 2021September 23, 2021

The Welcome Center is designed to help students gain the language and cultural and educational skills they need to succeed.

Kansas offers free community college for students in high-demand fields

by Maria Benevento and Sophia Belshe September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

What parents worried about pandemic learning loss can do

by Maria Benevento September 14, 2021September 9, 2021

What to tell your child about COVID-19 safety at school

by Maria Benevento September 10, 2021September 13, 2021

What to know about mask mandates and schools

by Maria Benevento September 2, 2021September 2, 2021

‘Our founders owned slaves’: William Jewell project reveals truths, prompts calls for change

by Maria Benevento August 24, 2021September 17, 2021

‘Not who we are’: Wyandotte Co. tackles violence as a public health issue for youth

by Maria Benevento August 18, 2021September 9, 2021

High school at night: Kansas City launches program to help more students attend

by Maria Benevento August 6, 2021August 6, 2021

KCPS prioritizes recruitment as it predicts enrollment declines for younger students

by Maria Benevento August 5, 2021September 9, 2021

KCK school district rallies community to support students, prevent deaths

by Maria Benevento August 2, 2021August 10, 2021