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JAG-K student recognized as one of three Topeka High valedictorians, celebrates virtual graduation
On Saturday, hundreds of students in Topeka graduated virtually, including Trejon James, one of three valedictorian’s at Topeka High School.
Read MoreHiawatha High School will offer JAG-K program in the fall
Hiawatha High School will add a JAG-K program next fall.
Read MoreJAG-K Student Featured on KPR, Receives Gift of Free College
A Kansas student named Kira has put a lifetime of abuse, neglect and stunted development behind her, and has a bright future ahead.
Read MoreGood News for JAG-K Student: Kira’s Compelling Story Inspires Generous Radio Listener
Original story posted at https://kansaspublicradio.org/kpr-news/good-news-jag-k-student-kiras-compelling-story-inspires-generous-listener By J. Schafer – Kansas Public Radio, April 30, 2020 There’s been a lot of bad news to report lately: from new cases of coronavirus to rising unemployment numbers. But today… we actually have some good news to share. So turn up the radio, sit back and listen. KPR’s J.…
Read MoreLingafelter named national JAG trainer
Brad Lingafelter of Haviland, regional director of Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) programs, was recently selected to participate in the organization’s National Training Academy.
Read MoreGBHS staff member selected for JAG National Training Academy
Jennifer Hopkins, a career specialist for Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K) at Great Bend High School, was recently selected to participate in the organization’s National Training Academy (NTA).
Read MoreJAG-K Continues to Meet Students’ Needs Despite School Closures
(TOPEKA) — When schools closed their doors in mid-March due to the COVID-19 virus, they scrambled to continue operations. They would need to teach and support students by every means possible in lieu of holding regular school sessions. Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG-K), a multi-year, in-school program for students in grades 7-12, was positioned to…
Read MorePratt JAG-K students show off skills at regional meet
Pratt High students in JAG-K (Jobs for America’s Graduates) competed at the Regional Career Development Conference on March 4, where Pratt earned third as a team and qualified two students for State in their respective events.
Read MoreTopeka High taps Carlos Kelly to lead football program
By Rick Peterson – Topeka Capital-Journal Carlos Kelly has been proud to be an assistant football coach at three different city high schools for more than two decades. But Kelly always longed for the opportunity to run his own program, a dream that will come true this fall after Kelly, 45, was approved Thursday night by…
Read MoreAbused, Neglected, Rescued, Saved; How JAG-K Helped a Kansas Girl Reclaim Her Life
KPR’s J. Schafer reports on one of those students who claims JAG-K isn’t just helping her succeed… it helped save her life.
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