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Kara Vaughn wants to "Chalk the Town". This award winning teacher is doing big things. Check out her story and get involved with something beautiful.

Chalk the Town 2023, organized by Kara Vaughn Follow/ watch my story on TikTok: HERE During the phone call conversation with my landlord, she m… Kara Vaughn needs your support for Chalk the Town 2023

Ms. Kara Vaughn was awarded for "Teacher of the Month". Visit inventwithintent.org to read more about her wonderful views on teaching.

Invent with Intent Inc. Together we can make a difference through art, creativity, and love for one another.

CONGRATULATIONS Mrs. Megan Bright from Liberty Middle School in Liberty, MO. View her teaching philosophy at inventwithintent.org

The INVENT with INTENT team. Sorry Jodi couldn't make it for the pic. Love you guys

We are reaching out to local businesses to help continue our mission. Contact for more details on this opportunity.

We are so proud of our very own Mary Davidson being recognized as Teacher of the Month by the local Invent with Intent organization. ❤️

[Sponsored] Calling all art lovers! Experience the Lawrence Arts Center's Benefit Art Auction, where you can get up close and personal with over 200 works of art generously donated by artists including Roger Shimomura, Kris Kuksi, Hong Zhang and more. Add to your collection while benefiting the Lawrence Arts Center’s Exhibitions Program, helping to keep its contemporary art exhibitions free and open to the public year-round.

Explore the galleries and bid online in the silent auction through April 8 at 7:15 pm. Get tickets to join us for the live auction on April 8 at 7:30pm with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres starting at 6 pm. Don't miss out on a unique opportunity to take home an incredible piece of fine art. Learn more, bid in the silent auction and purchase tickets for the live auction event at one.bidpal.net/artauction2023

LEA members, don't forget to take advantage of all the benefits NEA has to offer. Below is our pick for "deal of the week!"

Enjoy the warmer weather tomorrow and go check out Sporting KC's home opener against the Seattle Sounders! Tickets through NEA member benefits are as low as $27. The only tickets you'll find cheaper directly through Sporting are standing room only. What a fantastic deal for the first home game of the season!

Check out www.neamb.com/connect to get started.

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis announced this week February and March School Principals of the Month, including Jackie Mickel, Langston Hughes Elementary.

Staff described her as a great example, always there for everyone, and someone who puts others first. They appreciate the time she puts into recognizing staff and helping them to recognize one another. "Jackie ensures that her staff is doing what is expected, but she allows for creativity, teacher personality, and each individual's teaching style. She really lets everyone be themselves!" they wrote in nominations.

Other staff noted that Mickel is fair and models humility and continual professional learning by being honest about what she doesn't know yet and seeking to learn and understand more. "Jackie is encouraging, dedicated to professional growth for all staff members, cultivates an inclusive and safe environment for all students (and staff), and is committed to utilizing data to support students and staff at Langston Hughes,” they wrote.

In addition to her dedication to Langston Hughes, Mickel is our district elementary principal lead this year, supporting her elementary principal colleagues. Thank you, Mrs. Mickel!

Team STEAM Robotics, the district's robotics team, competed at FIRST's Heartland FRC Regional with 35 other teams from across the midwest. The team emerged from qualifying matches as the third-highest scoring robot. They were picked up by the third seed alliance with the Park Hill Trobots and JC Harmon Digital Hawks. Although the team was knocked out in the semifinals, it won two elimination matches for the first time!

Congratulations to Opportunity Academy teacher, Laurie Behymer! She received a Golden Apple Award from KAKE News for being a person to "inspire and motivate students to great heights in education."