Help build bridges across the educational gap.
KC Urban Advantage (KCUA) exists to help break the cycle of poverty in Kansas City by increasing confidence and ability in academic achievement for underserved students.
Join us for our PLAY FOR KCUA Pickleball Tournament benefiting KC Urban Advantage! On Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at Chicken N Pickle Overland Park for a morning of FUN, EXCITEMENT, FOOD, DRINK and DOING GOOD for Kansas City's most underserved children!
The Museum of Prairiefire Foundation is a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Tax ID No. 27-1040521
What is your mission and why is it important?
Our mission is to provide and serve a more diverse population of students access to holistic STEAM education, thus unlocking opportunities for higher learning and future STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) careers. As University of Washington president Ana Cauce pointed out, it’s crucial for women and underrepresented minorities to get access to this kind of education early.
What do you do on the ground to make your mission happen?
The Museum at Prairiefire facilitates activities for schools in need, such as STEAM educational field trips, professional development opportunities for educators, family outings, camps, programs, and project-based learning.
How is the Museum at Prairiefire involved with KCUA?
The Museum at Prairiefire administrates and funds the development and implementation of KCUA programming, resources, and partnerships to provide comprehensive, world-class STEAM experiences for students and educators throughout the greater Kansas City Metro where resources are scarce.
“Education is the key to empowerment and sustainability. Education is a right which is the key to the rest of the rights of life in society. Education is the key to social justice.”
— Kailash Satyarthi
Program Specific Goals
The purpose of KC URBAN ADVANTAGE is to help break the cycle of poverty in Kansas City by increasing confidence and ability in academic achievement for underservd students. Together with support from our GLOBAL STEM EDUCATION PARTNER Black & Veatch, KC Urban Advantage has provided significant access to holistic educational experiences that unlock opportunities for higher learning and future STEM careers.
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Giving is an act of generosity.
Giving is sowing a seed.
The seed will produce great harvest of fruits.
-Lailah Gifty Akita
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
info@visitthemap.org
Phone
(913) 333-3500
Hours
10am - 5pm
We open at 12pm on Sundays.