The goal of this page is to support school integration efforts in Kansas City by providing information and resources to inform and motivate parents, educators, and community leaders. Together we can move integration forward in Kansas City and provide equitable education for all.

This page was created by Lisa Gooden, a KCPS parent and public school advocate. Lisa grew up attending magnet schools in the Indianapolis Public School system. She went on to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, and a Master of Arts in Library Science from the University of Missouri – Columbia where she focused her study on library services to children and young adults. Lisa has a long history of service, including tutoring, volunteering with the Girl Scouts, and over 16 years of service to public schools and public libraries in Kansas City where she partnered with students, families, teachers, and community groups to improve community services to youth.