The 1871 Great Chicago Fire happened on Oct. 9 and was blamed on Mrs. O’Leary’s hapless, and in hindsight innocent, cow. So, for the past 90 years, the week surrounding Oct. 9 has been recognized as National Fire Prevention Week. I remember Fire Prevention Week activities at school consisting of firefighters dropping a mannequin from […]
Much like big mapping companies such as Google and Bing that help you view the world from the comfort of your chair, or Garmin that keeps you heading in the right direction while on the road or in the field, the Boone County government has invested in its mapping system to not only work more
Research draws a clear link between engagement outside the classroom and improved student achievement. Recent numbers from Columbia Public Schools reveal more than 40 percent of high school students participate in the many extracurricular opportunities, including fine arts and athletics. The funding of the fine arts and athletics programs receives a lot of attention in
