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Category: Children’s Issues & Parenting

News about parenting, day care and other forms of child care, foster care and more in Springfield, Mo.

This photo is from the ribbon cutting for the inclusive playground at McBride Elementary in 2020. Mr. Nick’s Inclusive Playground was built to honor the life and legacy of Nick Hostler, a special education teacher who died in 2018.
Posted inK-12 Education

McBride Elementary’s playground named ‘best all-inclusive playground in the nation’

by Jackie Rehwald March 24, 2023March 24, 2023

The playground at McBride Elementary in Springfield has been named the best all-inclusive playground in the nation, according to a study by Soliant, a school and health care staffing company.

Posted inState Government & Politics

Missouri Senate advances bill sponsored by Sen. Mike Moon banning transgender care for minors

by Missouri Independent March 24, 2023March 24, 2023
Posted inK-12 Education

‘Welcome to the jungle’: The case for more space at Springfield’s oldest schools

by Cory Matteson March 16, 2023March 15, 2023
Posted inSocial issues

Despite pandemic, Sammy’s Window able to expand services for foster families in rural communities

by Jackie Rehwald March 9, 2023March 9, 2023
This is Drax, an orphaned cougar cub found in Washington.
Posted inSpringfield & Greene County

Orphaned cougar cub finds new home at Dickerson Park Zoo

by Jackie Rehwald March 6, 2023March 6, 2023
Posted inPublic Order & Safety

Nixa Police ask for help finding at-risk teen last seen in Springfield

by Jackie Rehwald February 20, 2023February 21, 2023
A student participates in a Zoom meeting on a Chromebook provided by SPS.
Posted inK-12 Education

School board members spar over role of technology for Springfield’s youngest students

by Cory Matteson February 17, 2023February 17, 2023
A mother escorts her child across a street as a crossing guard holds a stop sign
Posted inSchools

Springfield Public Schools, SGF Yields team up to celebrate crossing guards

Dylan Durrington by Dylan Durrington February 15, 2023February 15, 2023
Posted inChildren's Issues & Parenting

‘If we help a few, that’s a few more.’ Springfield students get shopping spree at Walmart

by Cory Matteson February 15, 2023February 15, 2023
Posted inK-12 Education

Is it disruptive kids, stress or pay? SPS board candidates weigh in on why teachers are leaving

by Cory Matteson February 14, 2023February 16, 2023

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