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Project

Improve School Safety Inside the Kansas City Public Schools

Center:

MO-University of Missouri, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Cassie Webb
[email protected]
816-235-1767

Project Description:

The US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance seeks to increase school safety by implementing solutions that will improve school climate. Through a partnership with the Mattie Rhodes Center, UMKC-IHD will provide project evaluation for the project including: • Provide a detailed evaluation plan outlining the approach and timeline in alignment with the proposed project objectives. • Gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the proposed project's impact. Data might include document reviews, interviews, and surveys. • Provide progress reports summarizing findings, challenges, and preliminary recommendations as required by the grant. • Provide a comprehensive final report detailing the evaluation process, findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations. • Participate in core management team meetings as needed.

Keyword(s):

Education; School Safety

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County