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Columbia Prepares for Its First Charter School in 2027

Frontier STEM Elementary will launch in Columbia in fall 2027, marking the city's introduction to charter schools. This development offers local families an additional public education option.

via Missourian (Columbia) · 13d ago
Education·Columbia

Southern Boone Educators Nominated for State Teacher Recognition

Two teachers from the Southern Boone School District are candidates for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Teacher of the Year award. The nominees include a second-grade instructor and a gifted education specialist.

via Missourian (Columbia) · 39d ago
Education·Columbia

University of Missouri Athletes Achieve Academic Success

University of Missouri student-athletes collectively demonstrated strong academic performance during the fall semester. Their achievements include a high percentage of students earning a 3.0 GPA or better.

via Google News — Statewide Sports · 65d ago
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Mizzou lands $42 million federal grant for cancer research initiative
Education·Columbia

Mizzou lands $42 million federal grant for cancer research initiative

The five-year award will fund a cross-disciplinary lab in Columbia, with collaborators from across the SEC and the National Institutes of Health.

April 23, 2026
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