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Pittsburg student voted to be next Kansas HOSA President
The Kansas Health Occupations Students of America selected Pittsburg High School student Ella Rhuems as their president for the 2022-2023 school year.
Oklahoma invests $2.5 million in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
The Oklahoma State Department of Education today announced it is investing $2.5 million dollars to expand Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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McDonald County prepares for summer school program
Educators prepare for summer school as the regular year comes to an end.
Neosho students commit to college sports and more
Three students from Neosho High School today signed letters of intent with plans to advance their skills in College.
Students from KCU celebrate graduation
267 students graduated from KCU- Joplin this past weekend during the school's second-ever commencement ceremony.
Pittsburg State offers professional certifications for some students
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- Pittsburg State University is offering something new for Communication students. For the first time, this spring, students will have the opportunity to receive a professional certification.…
Kansas school districts could soon allow open enrollment for students
COLUMBUS, Kan.-- Kansas students could soon transfer to any public school in the state, even if they aren't a resident of that…
Teachers battle it out through friendly competition during Staff Appreciation Week
Staff members at Meadowlark Elementary in Pittsburg show their appreciation for one another with a fun game during Staff Appreciation Week.
Local teachers rally to improve enrollment among younger students
A McDonald County Elementary School is working to increase the enrollment of pre-schoolers and kindergarteners.
Local students collect 108 pounds of aluminum tabs for charity
Stapleton Elementary students donate 108 pounds of aluminum tabs to benefit the local Ronald McDonald House in Joplin.
Vetoes stand in Kansas for bills on trans athletes, schools
Republican lawmakers in Kansas have failed to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s vetoes of measures dealing with transgender athletes and parents’ ability to challenge books and other materials in public schools. Both proposals that failed Thursday were priorities for conservative legislators. One of the measures would have banned transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports in K-12 schools and colleges. The House voted 81-41 to override the veto, but supporters needed 84 votes in the 125-member chamber. The other bill would have required school districts to draft policies for handling complaints from parents about classroom and library materials. The vote in the House to override was 72-50.
400 students graduate from Crawford County leadership program
More than 400 sixth-grade students graduate from a southeast Kansas leadership program.
School library bill advances, sponsor suggests book burning
Tennessee Republicans have advanced legislation that would place more scrutiny over what books are placed in public schools libraries just moments after the bill’s House sponsor said any inappropriate book should be burned. The measure is just one of several proposals introduced in Tennessee this year designed to impose more scrutiny and transparency in public school libraries amid a national spike in book challenges and bans. Republican Rep. Jerry Sexton introduced an amendment this week to a school bill that would give the state’s textbook commission veto power over what books end in school libraries. Sexton says he would burn any book deemed inappropriate for schools, but said that likely won't happen since he's not on the commission.
Privacy pods encourage students to open up about mental health
Students at McDonald County Schools introduced a private option for students seeking help with mental health.
PostSecret founder speaks to Missouri Southern students
PostSecret founder Frank Warren presented "PostSecret Live!" as a part of the Global Leaders Speaker Series at Missouri Southern State University.
Crowder College fires up the kiln to teach students an ancient art
Crowder College in Neosho teaches students about culture and opportunity during its 'Fine Arts Week' event.
