Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Strategic Plan 2026-2031
This document, titled "Roadmap to the North Star," outlines the strategic plan for Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools for the period of 2026-2031. The plan's overarching "North Star Goal" is to ensure that by 2031, 100% of students graduate with a Diploma+ endorsement, achieving this without disparities in race or gender subgroups and meeting or exceeding the state's average graduation rate. The strategy builds upon existing priorities—Belonging, Consistency, Coherence, and Better Every Day—and will focus on five key areas: Student Learning and Pathways; People and Talent, Retention and Growth; Supportive School Climate and Positive School Experience; Family and Community Partnerships and Communication; and Safe, Modern, and Effective Learning Environments. The plan aims to be a comprehensive, measurable, and actionable roadmap for district-wide growth and achievement.