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Back to School with MCPL

Back to School with MCPL

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“Back to School” has a different meaning for students, teachers, and caregivers this year. Whether you’re getting ready to head back to the classroom or back to the living room, MCPL has a variety of virtual learning resources to help.  

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Students in 16 Kansas City-area school districts use their student card number as their Access Pass.

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Homework Help for Kids

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Homework Help for Teens

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Resources for Teachers and Home Educators

MCPL supports educators with classroom materials and resources through the free Teacher Assistance Service.

Online Educator Resources

MCPL has free resources that include online lesson plans to help teachers and parents prepare for flexible online learning.

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eBooks for Students 

Need eBooks for your entire class? Search Overdrive for more than 100 classics book titles to use in the classroom or remotely. 

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