Columbia Public Schools Approves New Bullying Policy

The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education approved an updated bullying policy Tuesday evening, clarifying who is required to report bullying and how incidents should be handled. The revised policy expands reporting requirements to include substitute teachers and educational contractors. It also provides more specific language addressing cyberbullying, updates student...

Missouri education chief resigns amid controversy over A-F ratings for public schools

Missouri interim Commissioner of Education Stacey Preis resigned Tuesday after just four months on the job amid speculation she was about to be fired. Speaking to reporters while the State Board of Education met in a closed session, Preis didn’t deny her situation but said no one had “directly” told her to resign to avoid […]

Columbia College homecoming officially welcomes 19th president

Toby J. Arquette officially is the 19th president of Columbia College. He was inaugurated in a ceremony at the college Oct. 16 during a full day of college homecoming activities and as the college continues to celebrate its 175th anniversary. While his presidency was made official last week, Arquette actually started in this role back in March . He connected Columbia College’s founding to its commitment to provide excellent education during his inaugural address last week, according to information provided by the college. Arquette recognized these connections as covenants, a form of a promise. The college, in its long history, has adapted to serve the needs of its students, he remarked. He highlighted the college's start as Christian Female College. It has since become a co-education facility and focused on providing college education not only on campus, but through remote campuses and programs tailored to those serving in U.S. military branches. “A covenant is a promise that outlives the people who made it,” Arquette said in remarks provided to the Tribune. “For 175 years, the people of Columbia College have carried this one forward, and now it’s ours to keep.” Arquette said he is focused on "keeping student progress at

High School Football Recap – Week 8, 2026

The second to last week of the Missouri high school football season is in the books. The Ste. Genevieve Dragons have now won two games in a row after Friday’s 23-7 victory over Jefferson. Dragons head coach Erik Kruppe said his team built their lead by capitalizing on early turnovers.

Marshall schools adopt rules for fans, parents

Fans who threaten others, harass coaches or disrupt Marshall Public Schools activities could face removal or bans under a code of conduct approved by the Board of Education Oct. 13. The policy also directs parents to wait 24 hours after a contest or practice before raising concerns with a coach....

Look for stopped buses: National school bus safety week

It’s a sight familiar to those who drive during the early morning and mid-afternoon hours: the school bus. While these big yellow vehicles are statistically the safest way to transport children to and from school, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), dangers on the road remain.

Our Schools Can’t Hide From AI

A ninth-grader stuck on an essay about “The Odyssey” no longer has to stare at a blank page. She can paste the prompt into a chatbot and have five paragraphs back before her dinner is out of the microwave. That should bother us. Writing is how students learn...

Missouri Board of Education searching for next Commissioner of Education

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo. (Heartland News) - The Missouri State Board of Education has hired a consulting firm to help search for the state’s next Commissioner of Education. In Missouri, the Commissioner of Education leads the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education(DESI). DESI and the commissioner guide policies and programs that affect students, teachers, schools and communities all across Missouri.

Regional Grazing Schools impact bottom line at local level

Missouri Grazing Schools are a multidisciplinary collaboration among University of Missouri Extension field specialists, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Missouri Forage and Grassland Council, and farmer-cooperators. Southeast Regional Grazing Schools include 12 counties, with Ste. Genevieve and St. Francois counties to the north and...

Interim Missouri education commissioner resigns immediately; reason not disclosed

Why did Stacey Preis resign as interim Missouri commissioner?. Who is leading the search committee for Missouri commissioner?. The interim Missouri Commissioner of Education has resigned, effective immediately. The announcement was made at the Missouri State Board of Education meeting held in Jefferson City on Tuesday. The board approved hiring...

Vote for our Football Friday Night Play of the Week for Week 8!

There were a ton of exciting moments from Week 8 of the high school football season but three have been selected as nominees for our Football Friday Night Play of the Week!. Our first nominee was a 60-yard touchdown run from Sean Nevills Jr. to help Rock Bridge defeat rival Hickman.

High School Volleyball Scoreboard 10/19/2026

(12) Heritage Christian Academy 2 (13) Riverside 0. (13) Washington County2 (4) Maur Hill-Mount Academy 0. (4) Maur Hill-Mount Academy 2 (12) Jackson Heights 0.

Mizzou student organization hosts lawmakers for debate on Amendment 3

On Monday night, a student organization with the University of Missouri's School of Law hosted several Missouri lawmakers for a debate about Amendment 3. The event, hosted by Mizzou Law's Society for Biblical Jurisprudence, was open to the public. Evan Miller, president of the Society for Biblical Jurisprudence, said the...

Ali joins in announcement of consortium to boost training for riverway careers

Illinois Central College [ICC] and nine other schools across Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri will soon offer new training courses for careers in the maritime industry. Creation of the federally approved Corn Belt Ports Rural Maritime & Logistic Training & Education Consortium advanced with the signing of a memorandum of understanding during the annual meeting of the Illinois River Cities and Towns Initiative [IRCTI] at the Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center near Oglesby.

Missouri interim education commissioner resigns

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Interim Commissioner of Education Stacey Preis resigned effective immediately on Tuesday afternoon, hours after the State Board of Education selected a firm to assist with its search for a permanent commissioner. Preis did not provide a specific reason for her departure. In a statement, she said she submitted her resignation The post Missouri interim education commissioner resigns appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers of school bus safety laws, new $500 fine

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KBSI) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers, parents and students about school bus safety as National School Bus Safety Week begins Monday, Oct. 19. The annual observance emphasizes the importance of following traffic laws and practicing safe behavior around school buses. The patrol...

Students and Alumni Sue Missouri, Saying Lincoln University Was Shortchanged for Decades

The Lincoln University lawsuit puts a decades-old funding fight in front of a federal judge. On Oct. 7, seven current and former students of Lincoln University of Missouri sued the state in U.S. District Court, alleging it shortchanged the HBCU in violation of federal law and the Constitution. They’re asking for a remedial fund of about $549 million and a court order guaranteeing equal funding going forward. Nothing has been proven, and the state hasn’t answered in court yet. ABC17 labels the filing Kitchen v. Kehoe.

Missouri State Highway Patrol promotes school bus safety awareness

MISSOURI (KOAM) -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol is kicking off School Bus Safety Week by sharing tips and reminders.

Four States Game Night Final Scores — Week 8

Missing final scores? We've got you covered! See a variety of final scores from local matchups in Missouri & Kansas tonight below.

High School Football Scores – Week 8