Abigail Didonna

1 month ago | columbiamissourian.com | Michael Baniewicz |Abigail Didonna

By Michael Baniewicz/Missourian,By Abigail Didonna "Pomp and Circumstance" rang through Mizzou Arena at the University of Missouri's first of two College of Arts and Science undergraduate commencements Saturday, divided by majors. The college conferred more than 1,500 degrees to its class of 2025. The graduation was one of 19 ceremonies held over the weekend, when 5,954 students will graduate.

1 month ago | columbiamissourian.com | Abigail Didonna |Elizabeth Brixey

More than three-fourths of K-12 teachers say they have considered leaving the field since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent survey of mostly Missouri teachers. The study found high stress and burnout were key factors in considering whether to resign. Of the teachers who left, the top four reasons for leaving were lack of administrative support, overwork, underpay and challenging student behaviors.

2 months ago | columbiamissourian.com | Abigail Didonna |Elizabeth Brixey

By Abigail Didonna,Elizabeth Brixey Derby Ridge Elementary School was drumming, singing and stepping with energy Friday morning as the school's talent show resumed after a years-long absence. At the first of two assemblies, students at the northern Columbia school performed in "Derby's Got Talent." The talent show last occurred in 2019 and was put on hold with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.