How to Combine Learning and Fun
5 tips to keep kids’ brains active and avoid the summer slide Summer break provides a chance for kids to cut loose and enjoy the freedom of a less structured schedule. However, as parents and teachers know well, months away from academic pursuits can make for a rocky start to a new school year come […]
Editorial: Flawed process jeopardizes JaCo homeowners
This year’s controversial Jackson County (Missouri) property tax assessments have put home ownership in jeopardy for thousands of metro area residents, many claim. Folks in two neighborhoods, in particular – the Westside and Hyde Park — worry they’ll no longer be able to afford their homes. The repercussions have been “especially harsh on the Westside,” […]