(Joplin, MO) – Positive data trends in Joplin Schools Early Childhood programs are showing improved outcomes for incoming kindergarten students. Each year, Joplin Schools staff use a screening tool on incoming kindergarten students called DIBELS. […]
(Jane, MO) – Crowder College has partnered with several other colleges and organizations to bring Gone Guys documentary to our area. A powerful new documentary inviting viewers into a timely, necessary conversation about the challenges […]
(Carthage, MO) – Nominations are being accept for the January 2026 election of the Jasper County University of Missouri Extension Council members, according to Council Chair Mary Frances O’Kelley. Council members are elected or appointed […]
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Performance Award from the Missouri Adult Education & Literacy Office at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The recognition […]
Joplin Schools‘ Parents as Teachers (PAT) is excited to announce their two holiday-themed events, which will be hosted in December. The group is still accepting donations of necessary supplies and/or treats for both events. See […]
(Joplin, MO) – In January 2025, the Joplin Schools Board of Education approved the Long Range Facility Planning Committee (LRFPC) Phase 1 recommendations to address the facility needs they considered to be of highest priority: […]
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College is excited to announce the receipt of a $606,431 donation from the Barnes family estate. “This gift came at the perfect time as we have been looking to address specific […]
(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the 2025 Annual Performance Report (APR) scores for public school districts statewide, showing significant improvement for Joplin Schools. The district’s APR […]
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is pleased to announce that Abi Almandinger (’96) will join the University Advancement team as director of alumni and donor relations beginning November 3, 2025. A proud MSSU alumna, Almandinger […]
(Jane, MO) – Crowder College McDonald County is unveiling the new McDonald County Secession Exhibit, a local historical display created in collaboration with multiple, passionate hands. This includes local historian, Crowder alumni and current Missouri […]
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