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Teacher Wins Two-Year Rent-Free Apartment | Kansas City News
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A Kansas City teacher just got a major surprise: a two-year rent-free apartment downtown, part of an eighth annual housing giveaway for educators. Joevenn Neo, an ESL instructor at Lincoln Middle and High, was stunned when the announcement came during the district’s back-to-school convocation — like a game show win. For many teachers struggling with housing costs, this gift could be a step toward homeownership. The initiative, backed by local businesses and the KCPS Education Foundation, is part of a broader push to energize staff and boost retention by making teaching a more rewarding career. With a graduation rate of 88.6% and rising reading scores, the district’s “Destination Excellence” theme reflects its goal to become a top choice for families and educators alike — because, as leaders say, it’s the teachers who truly make the difference.
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