News You Can Use

Hickman High School senior named a US Presidential Scholar

Hickman High School Senior Justin Eddy has been awarded the US Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education honor for Missouri. U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona announced the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars on May 13, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

Comments (-1)
Three Columbia high school students win National Merit Scholarship

Congratulations to Rock Bridge High School students Shruti Guatam and Vignesh Kumar and Hickman High School student Alice S. Tang for each receiving a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship.

Comments (-1)
FCC provides internet and device relief for families

Last week, the Federal Communications Commission announced the launching of a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.

Comments (-1)
Early Childhood Program receives $6,500 to enhance social-emotional learning

The Columbia Public Schools Early Childhood Program received a $6,500 grant from the Columbia Metro Rotary Club to support social-emotional learning and student safety.

Comments (-1)
Columbia Public Schools wins Early Childhood Education Program of the Year Award

Columbia Public Schools’ Early Childhood Education Program received the Early Childhood Education Program of the Year award from FutureBuilders, the educational foundation of the Missouri School Boards’ Association.

Comments (-1)
Rock Bridge High School senior named Purdue University Stamps Scholar

Rock Bridge High School senior Gianna Durante from Columbia, Missouri has been named one of the incoming Stamps Scholars at Purdue University, where she will also be a member of the Honors College.

Comments (-1)
Battle High School Teacher named the 2021 James Madison Fellow for Missouri

The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation of Alexandria, Virginia announced today that it has selected Battle High School social studies teacher Travis Daller as the 2021 James Madison Fellow for Missouri.

Comments (-1)