K-12 Education

After 18 years, Celebrate the Dream comes to an end

The mentorship program has come to an end due to new enforcement of regulations in transportation.

TELL US: How would a longer school year affect Columbia?

Gov. Jay Nixon has suggested extending the school year by six days. We're interested in finding out how this change could affect you.

New open lunch policy at Columbia high schools draws support, criticism

The change would allow only juniors and seniors to leave their school grounds during lunch.

Missouri Senate backs quick takeover of failed schools

Although it would apply to any failing school district in Missouri, the Senate legislation is targeted primarily at the Kansas City school system.

More states push retention of struggling readers

The economy could be part of the reason the reform is gaining traction, suggested Arthur Reynolds. He said the main cost of retention — another year of education if the student doesn't drop out — is years away.

City Council weighs building two new elementary school gyms

The Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbia Public Schools are hoping to build two new gyms at local elementary schools.

Three elementary schools in line for playground upgrades

The Columbia City Council is expected to appropriate $25,000 for projects at Lee, Shepard Boulevard and New Haven elementary schools.

Former Philadelphia schools chief Arlene Ackerman dies at 66

Arlene Ackerman, who grew up in St. Louis, died at age 66. She made massive changes in the Philadelphia school system including smaller class sizes and higher test scores.

Theater director Terry Berliner visits Hickman drama students

The New York director is in Columbia to lead Stephens College's production of "The Tempest."

FROM READERS: Classmates start Students' Say group to advocate for teen voices

High school students write about their expectations of involvement in school policies and the mixed messages they get from adults.

Belcher: Proposed increase to funding formula still not enough for Columbia

Gov. Jay Nixon has proposed an almost $66 million infusion in new money to the state's funding formula for education.

 

Proposed additional funding for Early Head Start could affect Columbia centers

Melissa Chambers, Early Head Start operations director, sees the proposed increase as a recognition of the benefits of early intervention.

Ready or not: Social and emotional skills key for academic success among young children

A new body of research shows that the social and emotional skills that children gain, or don't gain, before they enter kindergarten has a profound effect on their life trajectory — academically, economically and socially.

Missouri Senate panel considers bill requiring gun safety course for first-graders

The bill, filed one day before the December massacre at a Connecticut elementary school, would require that a certified instructor teach a National Rifle Association-sponsored gun safety course in first-grade classrooms across the state. 

 

Neighbors of elementary school sites have traffic, safety concerns

On the plus side is the potential for increased property values and addressing overcrowding at existing elementary schools.

Columbia Public Schools hosts tour of potential elementary school sites

The school district's Long-range Facilities Planning Committee visited three possible school locations in southwest Columbia on Saturday. The new elementary school is set to open by August 2016.

 

No students injured in school bus accident

A bus transporting students from Lee Elementary School hit a tree Friday afternoon. There were no injuries.

UPDATE: Columbia School Board considers bus schedule changes

The plans are part of an ongoing discussion about changing the busing schedule for schools before the opening of Battle High School in the fall.

Sports are a civil right for disabled, US Department of Education says

Under a new Department of Education directive, schools would be required modify athletic programs for students with disabilities.

Columbia School District investigating fight following Hickman's victory over Rock Bridge

The district did not plan any increased security for Wednesday night's girls basketball game between Hickman and Rock Bridge high schools, Columbia Public School District spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said.

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