As of Wednesday, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program is available to every child — age 5 and under — living in Missouri. Children enrolled by a parent will receive an age-appropriate book delivered to their home by mail each month at no cost to the family. Missouri is only the 14th state to serve children in all of its ZIP codes.
https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/education/2023/11/08/mo-expands-dolly-partons-imagination-library-to-all-children-under-5/71476245007/
A student-run coffee shop is teaching a group of Missouri high school seniors the grind of running a business. Fort Osage School District students, near Kansas City, operate the shop as part of their entrepreneurial class. The district, along with students from surrounding schools, learn about business plans. They handle the marketing of the shop. They intern at a business.
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/11/07/student-run-coffee-shop-brews-real-world-experience-for-missouri-high-schoolers/
A high school program is inspiring the next generation of pilots to aim high. The Red Tail Cadet Program at Ferguson Florissant School District, near St. Louis, teaches students how to fly the friendly skies. The program includes six weeks of flying during the summer, four days a week. Students practice maneuvers, including steep turns and banks.
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/11/06/up-up-and-away-for-a-group-of-missouri-students-learning-to-fly/
In a display of creativity and commitment to fire safety, a Conn-West elementary student earned a thrilling ride to school during the annual Fire Prevention Safety Poster Contest. Every October the Grandview Fire Department partners with the Grandview School District with an art contest to raise awareness during Fire Safety Prevention Month.
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/kc-area-4th-grader-wins-fire-prevention-art-contest-earns-fire-truck-ride-to-school?fbclid=IwAR0Lm4CZFrbvtnyV2qdOlijEfl1oPkxE6mrxKvCJpGK3_ryNHQHA_LxYbOU_aem_AZdgeYAzDiRQfH4aV8E9-j55e2YoLXxSGphqspsRNLoXjTkzEmd-LBnz
Third-grade students from Carthage's Steadley Elementary School recently spent an afternoon at the annual Pumpkin Lab, where they combined math skills with pumpkins. The hands-on experience involved multiplication, weighing, measuring, and counting pumpkin ribs and seeds.
https://www.koamnewsnow.com/news/education/pumpkin-lab-engages-3rd-graders-at-steadley-elementary/article_cfb0ffb6-777f-11ee-964e-83195d21a3ab.html?fbclid=IwAR3xHriQYCevNFQCFLcNiGBf4jUx15pRx46OJp_w2Iso4usLJh8NcqhF1Uo_aem_AUO_jFkVx5vQm6p76-ziCMW2zMKDsbN4oPSXBMqqlFHL-7joL8tyMJ1nUOrOf4g8cCY
Rushville's agriculture department is teaching their elementary schoolers all about farming. Dekalb's FFA chapter joined with Northwest Missouri State University and put together this program to expand students' knowledge of the agriculture industry and how farmers have a huge impact on our lives.
https://www.kq2.com/news/education/rushville-elementary-hosting-agriculture-program-for-third-graders/article_d6a6d50a-738f-11ee-bbaa-8f9053e6ad3b.html?fbclid=IwAR2IOlmQax9JrelgsGq_a9ONXO1dCsI4X25HTYheczyGNcujR-RUz5eIyNE_aem_ASqtFOf3ujTmRq-AWI9ptfioosqRpZzlpun_SrjGVGP8TZV13s9z_r7Z2tUmoVaNZ2w
Trey White, an Affton High School soccer prodigy and future Eagle Scout, is creating a project inspired by his mother. Trey's Eagle Scout service project involves creating a dozen learning stands from PVC pipe. These stands are designed to assist children with unique challenges.
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/making-a-difference/soccer-player-goals-compassion-aspiring-eagle-scout-affton/63-7399e0eb-a7c9-49a3-90ef-542e28804045?fbclid=IwAR2MofRLpUmeSszmFYUVvziqxvAiVqvFNd7YkpIefTeDCKjutiBd4RsVWDo_aem_AY5HsDQsiUsIAA07wSTmZAYiP_RFtv2xgbJU4oV8Rj9RwO9oe4C406JOvzQQoliBCM8#lo224avjiouvr5d9ew
In her free time, Paseo High School senior Kai Jackson likes to make meals for her classmates. But through the Kids Feeding Kids program with Pete's Garden, she's able to serve a larger group. The class at Manual Career Technical Center teaches students their way around a professional kitchen with professional chefs as teachers, while the food they whip up goes to those facing food insecurity.
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/its-just-really-heartwarming-kcps-students-make-package-meals-for-kids-feeding-kids?fbclid=IwAR2Q9ephIVt__LI8w60c0gXAZFv-rlSXoBZd_PtupN8j1Kbci3DD1o1Xm-g_aem_AfnLRnrnyLbm6F2afmbtgUDx4RGIuNCqqCUYh-eQ6rkrXCP3Z_RVHL1lmMVuXM6VFkM
Republic High School held a career day that also threw in some basic life skills and explored different career paths after high school as well. “Student Conference Day” was created to teach students some basic life skills. One of the sessions offered on this day teaches students how to change a tire.
https://www.kfyrtv.com/2023/10/18/high-school-holds-special-day-teach-students-basic-life-skills-various-career-paths/
The Springfield Police Department teamed up with Springfield Public Schools for “SPD in PE.” Through this initiative, Springfield police officers joined middle school students during their physical education (PE) classes. “I think it is a good opportunity to see us in a different light,” said Sgt. Michael Ramsey with SPD’s communication services department. “We can show up and have fun. I think it’s good for the kids to see us not in a uniform.
https://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/springfield-police-department-joins-students-for-pe-event/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR2JCnEhhWmyYUY5Wm5ukevkYIumOu8r3mhMxd9dK0XtueeK6nsGfV1s9wo_aem_Ae0WIQZh3YozuNUTIQpvQwzGz1BpHmgu0djLeFglY0YSbSfjdRrVq0phIecYjgHaM-Y
A TikTok video of a 6-year-old Chesterfield boy doing advanced math equations in his head went viral Friday night. Nathan Katcher, a first grader within the Parkway School District, took over his mom's TikTok account, and it has since been renamed to "Nathan the number kid."
https://www.ksdk.com/article/life/people/chesterfields-number-kid-tiktok/63-c0b738d7-5024-441c-9815-d3d80480c06d?fbclid=IwAR3Kn0_zDa6ERHKLRprVVgfsu2SlohzVPjmaHDE5b0tbZjW1Tzcvahb9cb4_aem_AflLvHaz0Haztpy0hqFPgZqU2q_HEmpCN8gjAzIgEIqBJwmY29nEV7_652cYSLb4YAQ#lnjp72igo0fq13nmcu
Three school districts around the Ozarks and Kansas City joined forces in a unique initiative to connect students from rural and urban schools and share their culture through art and food. The project began in the spring of 2022 and collected recipes, stories, and artwork from students at Lebanon, Waynesville, and Northeast Kansas City High School.
https://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/local-news/ozarks-and-kansas-city-school-districts-collaborate-for-student-cultural-art/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=referral&fbclid=IwAR22PjWcTy4JpmpQy8F4hD5Ap7B2hiZ6EOihrq-qcxTRbkrlQsGj29WCOsE_aem_AXItxZemjePAH0Qf8v00PLWFhPHSPPzKU5bHxCxJU733y6eAXg9ECBWVv1yspmnTHDw
A Joplin teacher is taking her love of science to the national stage. Karisa Boyer is one of just three teachers across the country chosen as a Science Ambassador. It’s a project of Science News Learning, which provides current scientific research to incorporate into classroom learning. Boyer will use that research to develop new lesson plans for classrooms nationwide.
https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/local-news/joplin-news/jhs-teacher-named-1-of-3-science-ambassadors-in-entire-country/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=referral&fbclid=IwAR3dY6W2SuxsEHyBlIYlhOItxoBgP2kXGNJ9q6cKWHtlEbiZYCM1aXInAYA_aem_AdVO2DXLe-yytTXmhdclUB5SinKmoCAUmTebfO4smZ1658fn8nv7p6n3hbzA8iS-RSw&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Three students from Lindbergh High School recently earned a perfect ACT score of 36, the highest possible score on the ACT college placement exam. Lindbergh seniors William “Liam” Goddard, Carson Kienzler and Cindy Yao each earned a perfect score on the ACT earlier this year. A perfect ACT score of 36 is quite an accomplishment. Less than one percent of students who take the test nationwide attain a perfect score.
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/three-students-from-lindbergh-high-school-earn-perfect-act-scores/?fbclid=IwAR1gjka19aOBWMU9VA9XXwh-P_I_PAtefHmfgaV6DQ2HVEgG5meVS_QWz7s_aem_ASDfTFcFJCi3Eg_02P6SUP4KHukAH3dfuAU5vQG9DuTOKSZgQ-Fm8LjH9qPt8sEhEy0
The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office named an honorary member to the department at the Mid-Buchanan homecoming game Friday. Blake Templeton, a 16-year-old Mid-Buchanan student diagnosed with cerebral palsy and other medical issues, has wanted to be a police officer since he was 4 years old. On Friday night, members of the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office made his dream come true.
https://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/public_safety/mid-buchanan-student-earns-title-of-honorary-deputy/article_1bba7010-5f37-11ee-a9ea-1fe17fccf2bd.html?fbclid=IwAR1jfIJwmv87M37GR6LYAQ-4gODHn0XfUgxk4lX72tYWRrjf7jdT9_lWUao_aem_AcWAvHq0QVURU5OIMTE-KjPlYZDUfI8Tf7diK3DfilECrsnx0O-SUH8BP4HD4a4JnQQ
As Neosho’s new RISE Elementary, Reaching and Inspiring through STEAM Education, opens this school year, young students are already learning skills for their future careers. The school features a STEAM lab, or a makerspace, open to all students. It’s a room to facilitate hands-on education all day long, with several learning resources for things like robotics, coding and drones.
https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/education/at-neoshos-new-rise-elementary-a-lot-of-lightbulbs-going-off/article_f1903a58-5d7a-11ee-a279-5f46be2bfa5f.html
Recently, teachers from the St. Joseph area participated in the St. Joseph School District Engage. This is the event's second year and it included every teacher from the St. Joseph school district. Teachers met up and were able to exchange lesson plans, concerns, and advice with each other. There were also different workshops they could participate in with each designed to improve their efficiency in teaching.
https://www.kq2.com/news/st-josephs-teachers-engaging-in-learning/article_e79bc568-5a45-11ee-bb87-7f3378aea0c7.html?fbclid=IwAR1bkCZhzn-jfEmNHJ2fpNhLO_8JhemrsLSDTBs1OG0hzhOMs-KYwhNMY9U_aem_ASFBU3TqoSvGIEAHV-R_vZmmmEMTD8n8GrFg4tDBFVGKVc15nij6Zn07M-4Q91vpDyg
A new, furry buddy at Warren E. Hearnes Elementary is helping to make students' days brighter. The first therapy dog in the history of the Charleston school is 100% certified. According to Hearnes Elementary administrator Amy Smotherman, who introduced Georgia to students on Sept. 14, the youngsters at the lower elementary school already adore Georgia. Georgia acquired her American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Certification and finished a year of training to prepare her to work with students at the school, according to Smotherman. Georgia is also specifically certified as a therapy dog.
https://www.semissourian.com/story/3011207.html
More than 2,200 high school students from 55 Missouri schools made their way to the Macon County Fairgrounds on Wednesday for the Build My Future Industry Showcase. The event helps students broaden their vocational horizons.
https://ktvo.com/news/local/missouri-students-build-their-future-in-macon?fbclid=IwAR2ASdAr447fZAIbn7DpbjCgCD2i6NdMG27-NknHHN7ui2H2ZbJSu4UZA7U_aem_Ab4WuVjEFE5StcbwNhu50HsAa0kSBLi_N-E4XkaqOpkr-_oqMDJ7AnA62EqP2jRcr3Q#
A Belton High School senior is in the running for a major prize. Conner Sisemore is a finalist in an international science video competition called the Breakthrough Junior Challenge. If his stop-motion video on GMOs wins, he could win $250,000 towards a scholarship, $100,000 for a high school science lab and $50,000 for a science teacher.
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/belton-high-school-student-in-the-running-for-250k-video-competition-prize?fbclid=IwAR1HL5MygXn5Q2VAQste86OC427ck_jqWK7Xngq8Uwe8iCWGO1Vi4aIMT4o
