Education

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is thrilled to announce that Joplin High School science teacher Tarryn Gilbert has been named 2025-26 District Teacher of the Year. Gilbert has nearly 20 years of teaching experience, and […]

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) student Jennifer Archer has been selected as one of just 14 Leadership Consultants for Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) for the 2026–2027 academic year, a highly competitive national role focused on leadership development […]

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Future Business Leaders Association students competed in the state competition earlier this month with 14 earning the opportunity to participate at the Nationals in June in Las Vegas. “We had […]

(Neosho, MO) – Two students from Crowder College earned a strong result at the Pan Pacific Debate Championship hosted by Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu. Seth Russell (Neosho) and Jonathan Tribbey (Goodman) placed 5th overall […]

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Mayes as the institutions new Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator. He officially joined the university on April 1. Dr. […]

JOPLIN, MO. – Enrollment is now open for 2026 Summer School opportunities in Joplin Schools for any student entering PreK through 12 grade. Enrollment will be online, and can be accessed at JoplinSchools.org/Summer or through […]

(Joplin, MO) – The Compass Academy Network (CAN) is excited to announce that applications are now open for its free, four–week summer enrichment program for middle school students. The program provides students with a fun, engaging, […]

The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Esports program, known on campus as MOSO Esports, has wrapped up an impressive season, highlighted by dominant regular-season performances and multiple post-season appearances across several titles. The MSSU Gold team […]

JOPLIN, MO. – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Melissa Estes as the next assistant principal of Dover Hill Elementary effective July 2026. Estes brings a 20-year background in education, and currently […]