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Hickman takes on Rock Bridge in longtime rivalry game | High school football scores from Week 8

Hickman High School and Rock Bridge High School play their 26th annual football game on Friday. It is a rivalry so popular that the game was hosted at Faurot Field from 2004-2012. The game is commonly referred to as the Providence Bowl, and the two schools have played each other...

Columbia, MO · 21d

KMIZ ABC 17 News

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SportsZone Football Friday highlights and scores: Week 8

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Week 8 of the Missouri high school football season kicked off on Friday night. You can find scores from all of your Mid-Missouri teams below, as well as highlights in the video player above. The post SportsZone Football Friday highlights and scores: Week 8 appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Columbia, MO · 21d

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Missouri education board’s political independence depends on transparency

Who pays for decisions about public schools matters almost as much as who makes them. In Missouri, private donations have raised questions about the Missouri State Board of Education and its search for a new education commissioner. The concern is not proof of wrongdoing. It is about transparency and public...

Missouri · 21d
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Missouri task force cancels meeting about school funding plan before Election Day

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe's handpicked task force studying the future of public education funding has canceled its Oct. 19 meeting.

Missouri · 21d

St. Joseph Post

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High School Football Schedule Week 8/7-KS: October 16th-17th, 2026

There are just two weeks left until district play as Week 8 in Missouri and Week 7 in Kansas kicks off tonight! Below you can find a list of all the area games being played within the KFEQ listening region. Tune into KFEQ Radio (680AM, 95.3,FM 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night...

Missouri · 21d

KOMU

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Southern Boone football prepares tough test against Hallsville

The last time Southern Boone football hit the road for a matchup was Sept. 25 against Boonville. It won 40-20. This Friday, the Bulldogs travel once again for a crucial late-season showdown at Hallsville. The Eagles, who are coming off a dominant 48-0 win against Eldon, find that this week’s...

Hallsville, MO · 22d

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Lincoln University seeks $6 million for proposed museum

What is the fundraising goal for Lincoln University's museum?. What role does the classroom-style area play in the museum plans?. Why is the museum project significant for Lincoln University's history?. Jefferson City, MO — Lincoln University is beginning to seek donors for a proposed Welcome Center and Museum, a project...

Jefferson City, MO · 22d

West Newsmagazine

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Rockwood receives A+ in Niche’s 2027 school rankings report

The Rockwood School District was ranked among the top school districts in Missouri in Niche’s 2027 rankings, coming in at number 4 statewide. The district earned an A+ overall grade and placed in the top 1% of 453 Missouri school districts evaluated by Niche. Nationally, Rockwood ranked in the top 3% among nearly 10,500 districts.

Missouri · 21d

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Students raise concerns over dining plan changes at Mizzou

The University of Missouri Campus Dining Services made changes to dining plans and resources for the 2026-2027 school year. The revamp limited the amount of plans available, offering three options for students to choose from instead of five. The changes also created a larger emphasis on dining dollars as opposed to meal taps.

Columbia, MO · 24d

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Missouri’s education board was designed to resist politics. Transparency is essential

The Missouri State Board of Education discusses a proposed change to the state's standardized test during its meeting March 24, 2026 (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).Most Missourians probably could not name a member of the State Board of Education. Most could not explain why board members serve eight-year terms or why Missouri’s Constitution limits the number of members from the same political party.

Missouri · 22d

KOMU

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To fix teachers shortage, try pay, prestige and working conditions, MU researcher says

One of public education’s most pressing issues is persisting in Missouri: a shortage of K-12 teachers. But according to a University of Missouri education researcher, the problem is fixable — and it’s essential to American society that it is. “A nation that doesn’t support teachers is on...

Missouri · 24d

Columbia Daily Tribune

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Missouri MOScholars funds 10,235 students with $68.7M

Missouri's MOScholars program has awarded $68.7 million in educational funding to 10,235 students for the 2026-2027 academic year, marking the largest year in the program's history. The milestone was announced by the Missouri State Treasurer's Office in a community announcement. The office partners with Odyssey, a software company that supports school choice programs, to administer the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program, known as MOScholars. Enrollment has grown substantially since the program launched. State officials reported in the announcement that participation increased from 1,361 students during the 2022-2023 school year to more than 10,000 students in the current funding cycle. For the 2026-2027 school year, the program received 16,144 applications. Of those, 12,319 students qualified and 10,235 received funding. Another 1,735 students remain on a waitlist. Program officials also reported that participation from 385 approved schools and 350 family-paced education providers across Missouri. "Tremendous growth of the MOScholars program shows just how eager families are for these opportunities," Treasurer Vivek Malek said in the announcement. "By awarding over $68 million to more than 10,000 students this academic year, we're making a historic investment in the future of our state and empowering parents to put their children on a path to success."

Missouri · 23d

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Missouri moves forward with A-F school grading system

REPUBLIC, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri is moving forward with a new A-F grading system for its schools. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education created the framework in line with an executive order signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe in January. In September, the Missouri State Board of Education approved...

Missouri · 24d

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UMSL students get hands-on experience with emerging technology as part of Missouri Innovation Week

University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) students traded textbooks for robots, drones and hands-on science experiments Tuesday as part of Missouri’s first Innovation Week.

St. Louis, MO · 24d

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Trenton High School band takes first in Ashland color guard event

The Trenton High School band earned a first-place divisional finish in indoor color guard and second-place honors in two other competitions Saturday at the Southern Boone Marching Classic in Ashland, Missouri. Trenton finished second among six bands in its division during field show judging. In the overall field show standings,...

Trenton, MO · 25d

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Opinion | Randol: Accountability Must Run Both Ways

As the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education submits its budget request for next year, they have decided to send public schools they have been appointed to oversee two conflicting messages: We expect more from you — but we are not prepared to keep our commitments. Last month, the...

Missouri · 24d

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Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants

Missouri Community colleges will receive nearly $10.8 million as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants Program. This is a Federal investment that will strengthen career training and pathways to in-demand jobs across Missouri. The investment will allow the community colleges to continue building...

Missouri · 24d

The Kansas City Star

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Missouri lawmakers touted ‘record' funding. But KC area schools are seeing major cuts

Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email our journalists at RealityCheck@kcstar.com. Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter. In May, when Missouri lawmakers passed a slew of budget bills funding the state government, they touted that they maintained record-spending on schools, keeping its funding flat from the prior year. But now some Kansas City-area school districts are laying the blame at the state for expected deficits in their budgets. In Jackson County, the issue is compounded after the county improperly assessed properties, and is now issuing refunds to property owners that overpaid their taxes. School districts are reporting that they aren’t filling vacant positions, are foregoing training for teachers and administrators and are looking to cut costs wherever they can as their budgets come up short. In North Kansas City Schools, the district is hosting town halls to discuss budget cuts with residents. Lee’s Summit School District raised its mill levy last month to account for a projected deficit . “At this point, the conversation has been around if teachers are retiring or leaving

Missouri · 25d

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Helias and Centralia continue to hold top spots in Mid-Missouri Prep Power Poll

Two undefeated local teams stayed on top of our KRCG 13 Mid-Missouri Prep Power Poll after seven weeks of the high school football season. Helias leads the large school rankings after a win over Jefferson City. Centralia held it down in the small school rankings after a win against Clark...

Jefferson City, MO · 24d

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Show Me Center to host Missouri high school volleyball championships through 2031

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri State University will continue hosting Missouri’s high school volleyball championships at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau through 2031. The Missouri State High School Activities Association has selected the Show Me Center to host the girls’ volleyball state championships from...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 25d