KCPS Shut Downs, You Guessed It: Racist!!!

Tonight a mantra was repeated.

The classic refrain that resonates long after the majority of people, FROM EVERY DEMOGRAPHIC, have exited the FAILED district . . . Allegations of racism.

Here's the word . . .

"Many more community members stepped to the microphone for public comments following another presentation from the school district."We want to turn this place into a community center? For whose community?" one attendee said. "You guys deserve everything that the other communities have," another person said. "It would be tremendously detrimental and a tragedy to shut this school down when it is 84% Black," another attendee said."

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Debate over KCPS Blueprint 2030 plan continues at Central High School

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A meeting Monday at the Southeast Community Center produced a wide range of emotions, as the debate continues over the Kansas City Public Schools' Blueprint 2030 plan. The plan includes the potential closing or repurposing of 10 school buildings, including Central High School.

'This is the school to keep': Central High graduates and students argue against proposed closure

Central High School is one of 10 buildings that Kansas City Public Schools is proposing to close. But students, families and alumni pushed back at a town hall Wednesday, arguing the building is one of the district's newest, with amenities - like an Olympic-sized pool - that other schools don't have.

KCPS hosts second 2030 Blueprint community meet at Central High School

The Kansas City Public School district held its second 2030 Blueprint community meeting Wednesday night at Central High School.Central is one of the 10 schools that the district is proposing to close. Students, parents, and alumni all shared concerns about would happen if Central would close.

Central High makes its case to KCPS why it shouldn't close next fall

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Students, parents and alumni sounded off on a proposed plan to close 10 Kansas City schools again Wednesday night. The idea comes from a Kansas City Public Schools planning effort called Blueprint 2030. But the proposal calls for shutting down Central High at the end of this school year.

Central High makes its case to KCPS why it shouldn't close next fall

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Students, parents and alumni sounded off on a proposed plan to close 10 Kansas City schools again Wednesday night. The idea comes from a Kansas City Public Schools planning effort called Blueprint 2030. But the proposal calls for shutting down Central High at the end of this school year.

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