The year is 1971 when NASA astronaut Stuart Roosa takes tree seeds on Apollo 14. It would be NASA’s third trip to the moon, and the seeds took a ride aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft. On board the Orion some fifty-four years ago, Roosa hauled an estimated 1,000 tree seeds. The variants included loblolly pine, sweet […]
The legislature’s massive education bill authorized expanding the alternative school model.
Amanda Bruckerhoff is the Principal at Two Mile Prairie Elementary School, which is a part of the Columbia Public School District.
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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 for 2024. As the superintendent of Columbia Public Schools, I celebrate the outstanding achievements of these dynamic young leaders who are shaping the future of our community.
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 dedicated individuals who work daily to provide healthy and nutritious meals for our scholars in our schools. From kitchen staff and dietitians to wellness professionals, the department
Dr. Brian Yearwood discusses how nonprofits are helping the Columbia community and its public schools better.
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