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Dr. Brian Yearwood

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Brian Yearwood is the former superintendent of Columbia Public Schools.

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Empowering the Next Generation 

I am honored to be one of the first to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the remarkable individuals featured in this special edition — Columbia’s 20 Under 40 recipients...

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Be Well

Dr. Brian Yearwood discusses the pursuit of wellness in Columbia Public Schools....
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Serving Our Scholars

Did you know Columbia Public Schools serves more than 2.4 million meals to scholars each school year? Our Nutrition Services Department is made up of more than 150...

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Nonprofits Make Columbia and Its Public Schools Better 

Dr. Brian Yearwood discusses how nonprofits are helping the Columbia community and its public schools better....
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School Budgeting

A Glimpse into Columbia Public Schools’ Budget Development Process....
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Inspiring Greatness Throughout CPS

In August, we gathered all of our nearly 3,000 employees together for the first time in decades. The intent was to provide a collective feeling of celebration as...

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Agriculture and Columbia Public Schools

Dr. Brian Yearwood discusses agriculture and Columbia Public Schools....
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Supporting Public Schools is Good Business

Dr. Brian Yearwood discusses the district’s Partners in Education program which has provided an avenue for more than 250 Columbia businesses to be actively engaged in our schools....
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Great Schools Mean Great Communities

Nothing is more important to a community’s economic stability, real estate and housing markets, and unemployment rates than great public schools. Great, strong public schools are essential to...

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Celebrating Similarities and Differences

It’s important for our community to know that Columbia Public Schools is focused on achievement and believes in high expectations for its scholars.  In a period of time...