On this episode of Banking on KC, Elimane Mbengue, Head of School at Académie Lafayette, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the first charter school in Missouri uses a French-language immersion program to prepare students for a global world. Tune in to discover:  <ol> <li>The reason for Académie Lafayette’s founding 25 years ago. </li> <li>How the school carries out its mission to provide a world-class education through language immersion, multilingualism and global awareness. </li> <li>Why the school consistently ranks among the top academically in the Kansas City area. </li> <li>How Académie Lafayette has expanded under Mbengue’s leadership.</li> </ol> Country Club Bank – Member FDIC

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Banking on KC – Presented by Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), features interviews and conversations conducted by KC’s champion of entrepreneurs, Kelly Scanlon. Guests include makers, innovators and community leaders who have changed the business, cultural and economic landscape of Kansas City.