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Eldon schools introduce informatics program
Eldon High School senior Alexa Belshe is undecided on a career path.
Student aid applications available 3 months early
Starting this year, the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available for students and their families Saturday...
LU curators' history degree decision questioned
The Lincoln University Curators' decision to deactivate the school's history degree program is among the reasons cited for Lincoln University's...
Colleges lavishing more financial aid on wealthy students
Spencer Mulligan knew his family could pay for his college education, even without loans or grants. So when the...
Goodbye to homework for some elementary schools and classes
Guess what, kids? No homework.
Jamestown PTO organizing Fall Festival
Jamestown PTO is busy organizing the Fall Festival, which is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 7 at the school.
California second-graders visit city hall
The California Elementary second grade students were informed about the working of the city government Tuesday, Sept. 20, during a...
California schools see growth in test scores, enrollment
California schools have more than 40 students more than this time a year ago.
LU faculty back seeking NEA collective bargaining
Enough members of Lincoln University's faculty have expressed an interest in forming a collective bargaining unit with the Missouri NEA...
'Makerspaces' balance, challenge for test-heavy curriculums
Fifth-grader Bella Bartlomi sits at a table full of circuits and small robots, trying to connect the right circuits to...
MU sees drop in freshman enrollment
Officials at the University of Missouri said their newest freshmen class likely is the smallest in 10 years.
AmeriCorps members prepare for year of service to Eldon schools
A group of 30 individuals gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Eldon High School and pledged the same promise: to get...
Program helps Eldon grads earn degrees in high school
When the Eldon R-1 School District begins classes Aug. 18, new juniors and seniors can follow in the footsteps of...
William Woods University prepares for new student orientation
A new activity will be added to traditional events this year during William Woods University's new student orientation. Freshmen and...
Helias delays start date for school
Helias High School announced the first day of school will be delayed this year until Aug. 17 due to construction.
California BOE meets
Meals at the California schools will cost 10 cents more this coming school year.
Back-to-School 'Fairly' eventful
For Moniteau County parents like Jenna and Larry McCumber, getting their children ready to go back to school can be...
Art camp gets kids to think ouside the box
California Parks and Recreations held its third annual art camp this past week at the Proctor Park pavilion.
University review panel continues despite budget cut
A panel tasked with recommending changes for the embattled University of Missouri System got its start Friday by outlining priorities...
Team chosen to review University of Missouri after turmoil
A former system president and a wealthy university donor will help review the University of Missouri following last year's turmoil.
Dyslexia screenings mandated
Gov. Jay Nixon has signed a bill that requires every student in Missouri public schools to be screened for dyslexia.
MU high school 'flies in the face' of online education
Taylor Compton drove nine hours to graduate from high school, with 13 other students she'd never met, at a college...
New law to require civics test, CPR for high schoolers
Missouri high school students will need to pass a civics exam and public schools must set time aside daily for...
