Missouri Education Newswire

Cheyenne's Nima Lal graduates from Missouri State University

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri State University awarded 460 degrees to students in summer 2026. Nima Lal from Cheyenne graduated with a Master of Public Health. Students who graduated with honors completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative …

Ribbon cutting of the $17.5 million dollar renovation and expansion of Northwest Missouri State University's Martindale ...

In the centennial year of Northwest Missouri State's Martindale Hall, is the ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of a $17.5 million dollar renovation and expansion. Speakers at the ribbon cutting program were Northwest president Dr. Lance Tatum …

Missouri woman indicted for threatening to kill Austin Metcalf’s dad at end of Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial

A Missouri woman was indicted on federal charges for threatening to kill Austin Metcalf’s father around the time Karmelo Anthony — the teen’s killer — was found guilty, according to a new report. Sharifa Nicole Henderson, 34, allegedly sent “violent and …

See the new arts complex on Missouri State University's campus

Sept. 18, 2026, 9:55 a.m. CT Missouri State University's new Judith Enyeart Reynolds Performing Arts Complex sits in place of the old Arts Annex along Grand Street. The new arts complex is nearing completion after being made possible thanks to the …

Missouri’s ‘unprecedented’ budget vote leaves schools around Kansas City in the lurch

School districts around Kansas City know it’s possible, maybe even likely, that Missouri’s governor and lawmakers will choose to not fully fund public schools next year.  The state’s foundation formula, the calculation of how much money schools should …

Missouri River Days event provides boat rides on the Missouri River for CPS students

BOONE COUNTY — Hundreds of Columbia Public School fourth graders experienced some hands-on learning during a unique field trip. The Missouri River Relief organization held its tenth annual Missouri River Days field trips. More than 11,000 Columbia Public …

Neighbor rescues woman from burning Washington, Missouri home

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A neighbor is credited with saving a woman’s life after a house fire broke out Friday night in Washington, Missouri. The fire started shortly after 10 p.m. Friday at the corner of Calvin Lane and Johnson Street. Clint …

Bridgeman Graduates from Missouri State University

Joplin Schools release 'Complete Report Card' as state prepares to give districts grades this fall

Joplin Schools recently announced the launch of its “Complete Report Card” ahead of plans by the state of Missouri to assign letter grades to each district in the state and release that information this fall. Joplin Superintendent Kerry Sachetta said the …

Heartland school raises concerns over Missouri’s new A-F school grading system

ORAN, Mo. (Heartland News) - Oran School District Superintendent Dr. Adam Friga has concerns after the Missouri Board of Education announced an A-F grading system for every school in the state. “This system, that’s falsely reflecting growth and progress, …

Watch as Missouri head coach arrives via chopper to watch top recruit

Sept. 18, 2026, 8:58 p.m. ET The four-star recruit is the top in Missouri's 2027 cycle. Jack Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in the loss. Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz has his top commit, and he is not going to lose this four-star prospect to …

Billings Family Selected As Scotland County’s Missouri Farm Family

Memphis Mo. – Michael and Tammy Billings and family of Memphis were among the Missouri families honored at the 69th annual Missouri Farm Family Day on August 17 during the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. The Billings family was chosen as the Scotland …

Storms cause weather delays, schedule changes at local high school football games

Storms cause weather delays, schedule changes at Nebraska high school football games Forecasted storms for Friday are causing some high schools to move their game times. As of Thursday afternoon, the Storm Prediction Center has most of eastern Nebraska and …

Rodeo Set to Begin 2026-27 Season in Missouri

Via University of West Alabama Athletics, 3h ago LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama Rodeo team is set to kick off their 2026-27 campaign this weekend at Missouri Valley College’s Home Rodeo. Action will begin on Thursday in Marshall, …

#UDVB Splits Matches Against Missouri And Bowling Green

Via University of Dayton Athletics, 48m ago BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The University of Dayton volleyball team faced mixed results on Friday’s matches of the Bowling Green/Toledo Invitational, defeating Missouri in five sets (25-22, 12-25, 20-25, 25-22, 16 …

New Missouri Bar president sworn into office

The Missouri Bar Association welcomed a new president for its 2026-2027 term. Jennifer M. Crompton, chief operating officer and trial lawyer at Crompton Pancoast in St. Louis, was sworn in during the bar’s annual meeting on Sept. 17 after having been …

Missouri looks to avoid letdown against Troy

COLUMBIA -- It has been a strong beginning to the season for the Missouri Tigers. The 20th-ranked Tigers are off to a 2-0 start and are coming off an emotional victory at archrival Kansas last week. But coach Eli Drinkwitz is making sure his team does not …

State of Texas, three south Florida high schools produce most NFL Players on Kickoff Weekend rosters

NFL and partners celebrate football thriving across all levels as growth, participation and opportunities in football surge nationwide NEW YORK — Sept. 18, 2026 — The state of Texas, with 192 players, produced the most players of any state on NFL Kickoff …

Florida Parent Charged with Battery on School Bus Driver

A parent faces a felony battery charge after allegedly boarding an Escambia County school bus and striking its driver with a water bottle following a missed morning pickup, reported WEAR News. According to the news report, Lisa Brown, 32, was arrested Sept …

Digital Hall of Fame vs. School Website: Why Schools Use Rocket

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rocket Alumni Solutions gives schools a purpose-built digital hall of fame for preserving achievements, records, and stories in a searchable, interactive format. A school website …

UCLA Brain-Gut Researcher, Emeran Mayer, MD, to Speak at Eudēmonia Summit

Renowned physician-scientist joins world-class lineup at the November summit exploring the science of a life well lived LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Emeran Mayer, a leading authority on the brain-gut- …

Kids Take the Mic: New PLMI Event Puts The Holistic Kids at the Center of the Conversation on Healthy Eating

“Voices at the Table: A Kids-Led Conversation on Food,” moderated by Dr. Bland, features The Holistic Kids exploring what drives healthy eating in children. AURORA, IL, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Personalized …

Capstone University Offering Clinical Pastoral Education for Hospice and Palliative Care Chaplaincy

Spiritual Care Association Continues Additional Hospice and Palliative Care Education NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Capstone University now offers clinical pastoral education (CPE) with a specific focus on …

Play with Purpose: AFUWI Golf & Games Returns to Brooklyn Sept. 25, Expanding Access for Caribbean Students

AFUWI’s Golf & Games brings supporters together in Brooklyn, widening the path to higher education for Caribbean students through scholarship support. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Foundation for …

New Toolkit Helps Schools Build Cell Phone Policies With Students, Not Just For Them

Challenge Success, a nonprofit affiliated with the Stanford School of Education, releases free cell phone policy resources funded by Young Futures. STANFORD, CA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Challenge Success, a …

The Brookbush Institute Publishes an Article Update: 'Long Femurs and Squat Form: Why the 'Long Femur' Myth Is Wrong'

The only comprehensively evidence-based education platform in fitness, performance, and physical medicine; unprecedented levels of accuracy and effectiveness. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Snippet from …

Two-Year Analysis of 25 Schools Identifies the Exact Math Concepts Where Students Stall

ClassGaga research brief examines 428,082 student and concept records across 1,574 math concepts and finds strong foundational arithmetic and gaps. PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Students across 25 schools …

Stand Up For Science Founder Addresses Senate & Sciences Po Amid France’s Landmark Move to Protect Academic Freedom

Visit underscores growing international attention to academic freedom as a bipartisan cause as movements target higher education. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this week, Stand Up for Science …

Left Handed Scissors Market Growth Accelerates As Industry Expected To Reach $1.37 Billion By 2030

The Business Research Company’s Left Handed Scissors Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The left handed scissors market has seen …

Global Literature Stand Collapsible Market Entering High-Growth Phase According To Latest Research

The Business Research Company’s Global Literature Stand Collapsible Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The literature stand …

Long-Read Metagenomics Market Industry Outlook Strengthens Amid Rising Global Demand

The Business Research Company’s Long-Read Metagenomics Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The field of long-read metagenomics is …

Birdfy App Launches on Roku OS-Powered TVs, Delivering Immersive Birdwatching Experiences on Bigger Screens

Birdfy launches the Birdfy App on Roku OS-powered TVs, delivering immersive backyard birdwatching experiences on bigger screens. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Birdfy, the leading innovator in smart …

New ‘DISCONNECTED’ Feature Film selected for 35th Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis this October 2026

Official Selection of the 35th Heartland Film Festival and World Premiere of “DISCONNECTED” will call attention to negative impacts of social media for teens. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Producer …

Mercy University Launches Entry-Level Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy Designed for Working Professionals

Innovative hybrid/weekend format addresses shortage of occupational therapists in New York region; inaugural cohort to begin Spring 2027. DOBBS FERRY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mercy University has launched …

Seattle University School of Law to Host Fifth National People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference

National gathering will bring prominent legal scholars, educators, and practitioners to Seattle; proposals for papers and panels due Oct. 1. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seattle University School of Law …

Fifth Annual CEA Summit East Deepens Its Roots at the IALR CEA Innovation Center in Danville, Virginia

The 5th annual Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East closed out 2 days of connection and collaboration Sept. 15-16, 2026 at the IALR in Virginia DANVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fifth …

ChildDomino Launches to Help Parents Turn Their Child’s Potential Into Practical Everyday Action

New parenting platform brings personalized guidance, life skills, learning support and home-school insight together in one place. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ChildDomino, a child development and parent …

Emerging Country Artist Ashley Jo Releases New Single "To Find You"

19-year-old singer-songwriter Ashley Jo blends modern country storytelling with a rock & roll edge on her latest release. NORWALK , CT, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emerging country singer-songwriter Ashley Jo is stepping …

RockDove Solutions Introduces In Case of Crisis AI, the AI Crisis Assistant That Doesn't Improvise

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) connector returns an organization's approved emergency procedures, as written, inside the AI assistant that employees use. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RockDove …