Startland in the News
How Real World Learning Is Equipping Solutionaries In Kansas City
Forbes • January 5, 2022
“The largest regional example of empowering difference making is the Real World Learning initiative in metro Kansas City where more than 75 high schools on both sides of the state line are encouraging community-connected projects and entrepreneurial experiences (including social impact as well as business opportunity).”
– Tom Vander Ark
Teens Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy
KMBC • September 11, 2021
“Friday, I visited Raymore-Peculiar High School to hear students pitch their ideas to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19 in the Startland Back to School Innovation Challenge. Three teams were awarded $500 to make their projects happen.”
– Bianca Beltran
No young women in politics? This Johnson County group hopes to change that
Kansas City Star • August 31, 2021
A summer internship has morphed into a way for four local teenage girls to address their concerns about female representation in politics. GirlsLeadKC is their organization, and it’s already held its first event.
Teens Push Overland Park To Consider New Smoking Ban
KCUR • April 28, 2021
Citing the dangers of secondhand smoke, four high school students proposed an ordinance banning adults from using nicotine products, marijuana and vape pens in cars and public transportation where minors are present.
Teen activists push Overland Park to consider new smoking ban aimed at protecting young children
Shawnee Mission Post • April 27, 2021
Four Kansas City-area teens working through an internship with nonprofit Startland have authored a proposal for municipalities to ban the use of tobacco in cars where children are present…”
Kansas City metro teens propose legislation to curb secondhand smoking in cars
41 Action News • April 19, 2021
“The environment, children and smoking are issues Vari Patel and three other teens from the Kansas City metro felt needed attention so people can live healthier lives. ‘And when you're inside a car while someone is smoking, this cessation is 100 times greater inside of a car…”
Painting a path for the future' at KC Girls Preparatory Academy
KCTV5 • December 28, 2020
“While students are learning from home, artists are taking over the lunchroom at Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy. As spray paint fills the air five muralists are creating portraits for the girls to look up to, both literally and figuratively…”