Education

Several schools — including Missouri S&T, SLU and UMKC — achieved R1 status for the first time.

On Feb. 8, beekeepers can learn to make — and judge — honey.

The $2.1 billion request from Gov. Mike Kehoe also adds money for developmental disability services, mental health programs and medical care for prisoners.

Renewable energy group concerned the center’s funding may cloud its findings

Joplin’s Warda Morsy is working to raise money for the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Foundation.

One Joplin accepts donations throughout May at more than 15 locations. You can also purchase donations from One Joplin’s Amazon Wishlist and have them sent directly to the non-profit.

For parents of high school students, SAT and ACT scores are a huge deal. With college admissions and scholarships on the line, paying for tutors and test prep materials may be worth the price.

The number of people who say they read on a daily basis continues to decline. According to a 2023 study, 28% of children between the ages of 8 and 18 say they read daily. Overall, there has been a 26% decline in reading since 2005 in that age bracket.

A paraprofessional is a non-teaching staff member who helps teachers with classroom management and the needs of students with special needs.