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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

School board delays vote on bullying policy

• The Columbia school board on Monday tabled a vote on its revised bullying policy, a year and a half in the making. Board member Paul Harper said some members wanted cleaner language. The vote is now expected at the board's Oct. 21 work session, and the policy would not take effect until January 2027. The revision would require staff, substitutes, contractors and volunteers to intervene in and report bullying, and would require the district to notify the families of both the alleged victim and alleged perpetrator within five school days of a completed investigation.

Wear-Enloe named SSDF Distinguished Alum

Janet Wear-Enloe, the Sedalia School District Foundation’s Distinguished Alumni honoree for 2026, addressed the seniors Thursday morning in the Heckart Performing Arts Center.

Value public schools? Vote for Betsy Fogle for state Senate | Opinion

Attending Hickory Hills Elementary as a kid I saw firsthand what public school teachers do for their students. They made me feel seen and loved, making learning fun and staying a few extra minutes to make sure I understood something before I left for the day. That willingness to go the extra mile for every child is what made me want to become a teacher. In the eight years since I started teaching, that’s who I’ve tried to be for my students. But being a public school teacher has also made me realize there are other people with major impact on my students’ lives, even if they never step foot into a classroom. As a teacher, I see how the decisions being made in Jefferson City are hurting Springfield students and their families. Public schools are the backbone of our communities. They are there to make sure every child can get a good education, no matter where they live or what their parents’ bank account looks like. But year after year, state lawmakers have neglected our schools, instead focusing on so-called “tax relief.” They promised it would mean more money in our pockets, but it turns out the pockets they

Over 10,000 Missouri students benefit from MOScholars Program

MISSOURI (KOAM) -- More than 10,000 Missouri students received educational funds from the state for the 2026-2027 school year.

HBCU Students Sue Missouri For Nearly $550 Million Over Alleged Underfunding

Current and former Lincoln University students are seeking nearly $550 million from Missouri, alleging decades of unequal funding harmed the HBCU’s facilities and academic resources.

High School football scores from Arkansas and Missouri

Four States Game Night Final Scores — Week 7

In case you missed the action Friday night, we've got you covered! Check out a variety of final scores from area matchups on the gridiron below.

The Missouri Power Grab: New School Bosses, Police Eyes on Every Corner, and Maps Under Fire: This Week Now In St. Louis and Missouri

Between school leadership changes, street surveillance debates, and high-stakes legal battles over voting districts, Missouri statehouse politics are shifting fast. Here is a clear breakdown of the top policy stories shaping the state this week. Overview: State-level policy battles in Missouri are heating up over education governance, digital surveillance, and...

New University of Missouri meat science lab opens, named after former Missouri governor

COLUMBIA — The University of Missouri's College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources unveiled its new meat science education lab, named after former Missouri Governor Mike Parson on Friday. Parson cut the ribbon for the new facility alongside UM System President Mun Choi and CANFR Dean Christopher Daubert. "This...

Schools Face Potential Funding Losses

(Farmington) School superintendents across Missouri are calling on community members to advocate for full public education funding following a recent decision by the State Board of Education not to request complete funding from the state. A statement published by area districts indicates educational leaders warn that without state intervention from the Governor or Legislature, school districts will face significant financial reductions. While districts maintain reserve funds to manage payroll and routine expenses, officials emphasize that these balances cannot permanently replace recurring state revenue, potentially forcing tough long term decisions regarding staffing, programs, and student services.

Mizzou guarantees admission for qualifying students in 5 districts

The University of Missouri will begin guaranteeing admission to certain high school students in five Missouri school districts who meet academic benchmarks through a new Early College Direct Admission Pathway. The initiative will launch with Columbia Public Schools, Farmington School District, Lee’s Summit R-7 School District, Liberty Public Schools and North Kansas City Schools, according to a community announcement. Eligible students in designated Early College programs will receive admission offers before the start of their senior year if they meet program requirements. Students must earn at least a 3.0 core GPA and complete a minimum of 12 college credit hours by the end of their junior year. Those who qualify will not be required to submit a traditional application or pay an application fee. The university said that eligible students will be notified no later than Aug. 1 before their senior year begins. “This initiative reflects our commitment to creating clear, attainable pathways to higher education for Missouri students,” Steve Robinson, vice provost for enrollment management, said in the announcement. “We are proud to partner with these school districts to recognize that achievement and provide students with an early pathway to Mizzou. These are highly prepared students who before they

FFN: Blair Oaks wins 6th straight game in big win over Fulton

Fulton — Blair Oaks looked like a mean green machine in the team's 64-13 win Friday night. The Falcons led 57-7 at halftime.