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Hitting the books: Interest pours in for grants to help Missouri students get back on track
If Missouri families need help getting their K-12 public school students to hit the books, a new...
Jefferson City Legacy Tours set for Friday October 6th
Those wanting to know more about the role African-Americans played in building Missouri’s capital...
Washington University in St. Louis adopts “no-loan” financial aid policy (EXPLAINED)
As Americans are getting ready to start paying back their federal student loans, one prestigious...
Simulator aims to help Missouri schools prepare for safety threats
The world we live in today includes school safety threats on a regular basis. A new high-tech tool...
Clif Smart looks back as Missouri State University President
Missouri State University’s Clif Smart looks back at his time as president with fond memories and...
National competition is recruiting young Missouri innovators to build a better future
From renewable energy to drinking water and school safety concerns, a national competition is...
Missouri is offering K-12 education grants
The Missouri Close the Gap Grant program is up and running to help parents and guardians around...
University of Missouri gets Midwest’s first autonomous tractor
A brand new all-electric, self-driving tractor has been unveiled at the University of Missouri....
Updated Missouri funding calculation includes $120 million increase for schools
Missouri’s K-12 public schools could be in store for an overall increase of nearly $120 million in...
Potosi social studies teacher chosen as Missouri’s 2024 Teacher of the Year
“Passion without compassion is directionless energy,” said Greg Kester. His passion for teaching...
MU researcher uses lidar to paint a picture of ancient Native American culture
A Missouri anthropologist is using today’s technology to study ancient cultures of the past. Jeff...
UMKC professor studies new ways to battle ALS
A Missouri biologist is researching new ways that could improve the lives of people diagnosed with...
Clif Smart retiring as Missouri State University president
The current academic year at Missouri State University will be the last one with Clifton M. "Clif"...
Missouri hoping to boost teacher numbers through online recruitment
Missouri is dealing with a shortage of teachers as the new school year gets underway. Paul Katnik,...
From teaching to cheating, artificial intelligence makes its way to Missouri classrooms
A new school year is upon us and Missouri teachers are dealing with artificial intelligence being...
New Missouri law helps businesses grow through employee training and retention
Development, training, and retention are the keys behind an upskill credentials bill that became...
Open wide! KCU’s inaugural dental class begins studies at new school in Joplin
Where are all the dentists coming from? Within just a few years, some could be coming from...
Several Missouri bills become law today
Several new Missouri laws begin today. Each year, the Missouri Legislature passes many bills that...
Missouri doctor encourages parents to prioritize mental health checkup for kids
The end of August means that school is back in session in Missouri and that’s a perfect time to...
Missouri leaders push for permanent teacher pay raises
Missouri lawmakers and education leaders are keenly aware of the state’s problem plaguing teaching...
20 school districts excused from taking Missouri’s standardized tests
Twenty Missouri K-12 school districts will use a different testing method to measure student...
Final recommendations out to boost Missouri teacher working conditions
A statewide commission has rolled out its final recommendations to help improve working conditions...
Missouri works to address low teacher retention rates
Missouri has a shortage of teachers to fill badly needed positions. To make matters worse,...
Missouri’s annual tax-free weekend to buy back-to-school items is here
Let the back-to-school shopping begin. If you need a reason to go on a retail therapy binge this...
Missouri State’s newest college officially opens
The third largest college at Missouri State University has opened after a complete revitalization...
Missouri to help deaf, hard of hearing children get on track with language skills prior to kindergarten
For the first time, Missouri will develop language standards for children, birth to age 5, who are...
Tracking Missouri’s teacher workforce data heading into 2023-24 school year
Missouri has a shortage of teachers to fill badly needed positions. It’s been a talking point in...
Meet Missouri’s new Higher Education and Workforce Development Commissioner
Missouri’s new commissioner of the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development is...
18,800 Missourians to have student loans wiped out in latest Biden Administration move
The latest move by the Biden Administration aims to erase the student loan debt of around 18,800...