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Our Goal

Our goal is to improve academic outcomes among English learners by providing evidence-based training for teachers, engaging diverse parents meaningfully in the school-family partnership, and delivering high-quality professional development to school staff.

Project STEP UP

Project STEP UP is a five-year federally funded program that provides a variety of services and activities in Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools.
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Project SEMILLA

Project SEMILLA is a five-year federally funded program that provides a variety of services and activities in Topeka Public School.
The logo says SEMILLA in blue with smaller red text under reading "The University of Kansas" the S in SEMILLA is connected to a plant depicting the roots, seeds, and two small leaves connected together
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