JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With the start of the school year just weeks away, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Educations says districts are still struggling to find teachers.
For more than a year, lawmakers, business leaders and educators have been researching what can be done to combat the teacher shortage. Last year, the focus was on teacher pay. Now, the commission is pivoting to culture and climate and the impact it’s having in the classroom.
Time Change Reminder to Fall Back
The second of two days every year to adjust the clocks has arrived.
Branson Opens Registration for Youth Basketball League
Branson Parks & Recreation is now registering boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grade for its upcoming Youth Basketball League, according to a Facebook post from the Branson government.
The Skaggs Foundation received a significant grant to help their mission to improve health and wellness.
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a $5 million distribution to food banks across the state to expedite food assistance.
College of the Ozarks receives SBJ’s 2025 Economic Impact Awards, 75+ Years in Business, Top Honors
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Last summer, The Springfield Business Journal announced College of the Ozarks as the recipient of the 2025 Economic Impact Award, 75+ Years in Business, Top Honors. This honor recognizes businesses that have been involved in the community for 75 years or more and that make a strong impact in the local economy. By providing jobs for over 400 people, College of the Ozarks impacts the local economy.
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