# k-12 education (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover k-12 education. Page: Feed: --- ## [How Cleveland police discipline may change — and why a union may sue](https://signalcleveland.org/how-cleveland-police-discipline-may-change-and-why-a-union-may-sue/) _2026-08-27 · Frank W. Lewis · Signal Cleveland_ Five years and three plans later, Cleveland’s Community Police Commission aims to overhaul police discipline one more time. The post How Cleveland police discipline may change — and why a union may sue appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [West African Drum Circle brings music and togetherness to the Cleveland Metroparks](https://signalcleveland.org/west-african-drum-circle-brings-music-and-togetherness-to-the-cleveland-metroparks/) _2026-08-27 · Gennifer Harding-Gosnell · Signal Cleveland_ Around 30 to 50 drummers of all ages and skill levels join in the West African Drum Circle events in the Cleveland Metroparks every year. The post West African Drum Circle brings music and togetherness to the Cleveland Metroparks appeared first on Signal Cleveland . [Listen](https://videos.files.wordpress.com/OmI5IuCO/20260821_191750.mp4) ## [Ohio governor candidates have concerns about Flock cameras. Here’s what they said](https://signalcleveland.org/ohio-governor-race-amy-acton-vivek-ramaswamy-flock-camera-stances-november-election-2026/) _2026-08-27 · Andrew Tobias · Signal Cleveland_ Neither major candidate has proposed eliminating Flock cameras altogether as privacy concerns about the company’s extensive surveillance network have gained political traction on the right and the left. The post Ohio governor candidates have concerns about Flock cameras. Here’s what they said appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [Missouri gets up to $150M in landmark $17B Meta settlement over social media addiction claims](https://sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth/business/states-settle-with-meta-platforms/) _2026-08-26 · Ryan Collins · Springfield Daily Citizen_ Meta Platforms Inc. agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in penalties and implement new safety features to resolve claims regarding addictive social media platforms that endangered children. Missouri will receive $100 million to $150 million as part of the settlement. The post Missouri gets up to $150M in landmark $17B Meta settlement over social media addiction claims appeared first on Springfield… ## [Friday Night 5: A look at the top Week 1 Springfield-area high school football games](https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sports/high-schools/nixa-carthage-coc-marquee-opener/) _2026-08-26 · Ryan Collingwood · Springfield Daily Citizen_ Here are sports editor Ryan Collingwood's top Springfield-area football games for Week 1. The post Friday Night 5: A look at the top Week 1 Springfield-area high school football games appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Answer Man: Will there be no locally owned banks in downtown Springfield come October?](https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-culture/steve-pokin-columns/no-local-banks-downtown-springfield/) _2026-08-26 · Steve Pokin · Springfield Daily Citizen_ A reader wants to bank downtown with a Springfield-based bank. Once Great Southern Bank closes its downtown location in October, will he have any other options? The post Answer Man: Will there be no locally owned banks in downtown Springfield come October? appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Stardust Ballroom to close after liquor license denial; owners sell business](https://sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth/business/stardust-ballroom-closes-springfield/) _2026-08-26 · Ryan Collins · Springfield Daily Citizen_ The Stardust Ballroom in south Springfield is set to close at the end of the week following the sale of the business due to challenges meeting city requirements for a liquor license renewal. The post Stardust Ballroom to close after liquor license denial; owners sell business appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Student behavior was an issue for SPS. Stats say it’s getting better under revamped system](https://sgfcitizen.org/schools/k12-education/sps-pbis-framework-year-four/) _2026-08-26 · Joe Hadsall · Springfield Daily Citizen_ Students returned to class on Tuesday, Aug. 25, which means the district's behavior system is in its fourth year. The post Student behavior was an issue for SPS. Stats say it’s getting better under revamped system appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Inside the Cleveland nonprofit you’ve never heard of that awards public money to businesses](https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-citywide-development-corporation-nonprofit-meetings/) _2026-08-26 · Nick Castele · Signal Cleveland_ The Cleveland Citywide Development Corp. greenlights grants and loans for businesses around the city. But it receives little public attention. The post Inside the Cleveland nonprofit you’ve never heard of that awards public money to businesses appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [Cleveland broadens its student safety effort — but shares fewer details](https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-broadens-its-student-safety-effort-and-safe-passage-but-shares-fewer-details/) _2026-08-26 · Franziska Wild · Signal Cleveland_ The city has promised a plan to help get thousands of kids to new schools safely but details about who is doing what remain unclear. The post Cleveland broadens its student safety effort — but shares fewer details appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/D8FuoplioQUw) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [People’s Budget Cleveland pilot names winning Slavic Village projects](https://signalcleveland.org/peoples-budget-cleveland-pilot-names-winning-slavic-village-projects/) _2026-08-26 · Najee Hall · Signal Cleveland_ Residents voted to select five projects to share $100,000 in funding as part of a participatory governance pilot in Cleveland. The post People’s Budget Cleveland pilot names winning Slavic Village projects appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [Amy Acton is betting that breaking with Democrats can help win Ohio](https://signalcleveland.org/amy-acton-ohio-medicaid-voter-id-transgender-athletes-positions-november-election-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Andrew Tobias · Signal Cleveland_ Amy Acton's positions on a few key issues have set her apart from her own running mate and much of her party. Critics call it pandering; supporters call it savvy politics for a red-leaning state. The post Amy Acton is betting that breaking with Democrats can help win Ohio appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [Cardinals no more: Springfield Cardinals to change name in 2027](https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sports/sgfcardinals/springfield-cardinals-changing-branding/) _2026-08-26 · Lyndal Scranton · Springfield Daily Citizen_ Double-A team will remain part of St. Louis Cardinals' farm system, but have a different mascot The post Cardinals no more: Springfield Cardinals to change name in 2027 appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Interim Sheriff Jason Johnson positioned to run unopposed for remainder of Arnott’s term](https://sgfcitizen.org/government/elections/interim-sheriff-set-uncontested-election/) _2026-08-25 · Jack McGee · Springfield Daily Citizen_ Johnson was the only candidate nominated by a party central committee by 5 p.m. Aug. 25, the final certification deadline for the general election. The post Interim Sheriff Jason Johnson positioned to run unopposed for remainder of Arnott’s term appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Reeds Spring native Caden Wiest has worked his way to the front of Missouri State’s defensive line](https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sports/missouri-state/caden-wiest-missouri-state-defensive-line/) _2026-08-25 · Ryan Collingwood · Springfield Daily Citizen_ Wiest brings leadership and experience to a defensive front mixed with familiar figures and portal newcomers. The post Reeds Spring native Caden Wiest has worked his way to the front of Missouri State’s defensive line appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Akron families get ready for the school year with free laptops, backpacks, and school supplies at House Three Thirty](https://signalcleveland.org/akron-better-together-bookbag-giveaway/) _2026-08-25 · Signal Akron · Signal Cleveland_ The smell of fresh notebook paper paired with the sound of a squeaky shopping cart rolling down the aisles typically signifies the start of the back-to-school season. But at House Three Thirty in Akron, families were welcomed by community partners and local nonprofits to help them get ready for the upcoming school year. Takita Rankin, \[…\] The post Akron families get ready for the school year with… ## [UPDATED: 2 shot and wounded in domestic violence incident; 66-year-old man then apparently took own life](https://sgfcitizen.org/government/crime/springfield-mobile-home-park-shooting/) _2026-08-25 · Steve Pokin · Springfield Daily Citizen_ A shooter wounded two people and then died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at the Lakewood Estates Mobile Home Park on August 25. The post UPDATED: 2 shot and wounded in domestic violence incident; 66-year-old man then apparently took own life appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Springfield cannabis workers secure Missouri’s second union contract after four-year wait](https://sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth/business/springfield-dispensary-contract-wins/) _2026-08-25 · Missouri Independent · Springfield Daily Citizen_ Employees at Key Cannabis Dispensary in Springfield recently ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 2, securing wage increases, bonuses, and enhanced workplace protections. It the the second collective bargaining agreement in place for cannabis workers in Missouri. The post Springfield cannabis workers secure Missouri’s second union… ## [Cleveland Clinic updates, defends gunshot wound detention policy in new court filing](https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-clinic-defends-gunshot-wound-detention-policy-to-judge/) _2026-08-25 · Celia Hack · Signal Cleveland_ The Cleveland Clinic responded to a federal lawsuit seeking to halt the hospital's policy of detaining people arriving with gunshot victims. The post Cleveland Clinic updates, defends gunshot wound detention policy in new court filing appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [Feds may end Ohio manufacturing program that supported Cleveland-based MAGNET after audit raised spending questions](https://signalcleveland.org/feds-may-end-ohio-manufacturing-program-cleveland-magnet-after-audit-cites-20-9-million-in-misspending/) _2026-08-25 · Andrew Tobias · Signal Cleveland_ The state’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership program has been suspended since late last year. MAGNET, which is no longer affiliated with the state network, was also cited for poor oversight and is disputing the findings. The post Feds may end Ohio manufacturing program that supported Cleveland-based MAGNET after audit raised spending questions appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vBHSYQyurLEN) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Hillcrest ‘Swiss Army knife’ Draven Keys is one of the area’s top underclassmen](https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sports/high-schools/draven-keys-hillcrest-football/) _2026-08-23 · Jayden Pettus · Springfield Daily Citizen_ After being an impact player for Hillcrest as a freshman, Hornets will rely on Keys' versatility in 2026. The post Hillcrest ‘Swiss Army knife’ Draven Keys is one of the area’s top underclassmen appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Here’s what stood out in Missouri State’s second preseason scrimmage](https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sports/missouri-state/msu-locklear-starts-season-opener/) _2026-08-23 · Ryan Collingwood · Springfield Daily Citizen_ Missouri State held its final preseason scrimmage on Friday, featuring highlights from running back Breezy Dubar and new starting quarterback Skyler Locklear ahead of the team's September 5 opener at Texas A&M. The post Here’s what stood out in Missouri State’s second preseason scrimmage appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [City Utilities issues boil water advisory for parts of southeast Springfield](https://sgfcitizen.org/news/springfield-boil-water-advisory/) _2026-08-22 · Jack McGee · Springfield Daily Citizen_ The boil water advisory is in effect for roughly 1,200 customers, primarily east and south of Lake Springfield. The post City Utilities issues boil water advisory for parts of southeast Springfield appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Lady Bears secure second Class of 2027 commit in Staley standout Brielle Mays](https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sports/missouri-state/brielle-mays-commits-missouri-state/) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Collingwood · Springfield Daily Citizen_ Brielle Mays, a standout 5-foot-10 guard from Staley High School, has committed to Missouri State University. After being recruited by fifteen Division I programs, Mays chose the Lady Bears over other finalists including Drake and Illinois State. The post Lady Bears secure second Class of 2027 commit in Staley standout Brielle Mays appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [David Burton: Kindness is more common than we think](https://sgfcitizen.org/voices-opinion/opinion/columnists/small-acts-kindness-impact/) _2026-08-22 · David Burton · Springfield Daily Citizen_ As Missouri Good Neighbor Week approaches from September 28 to October 4, experts emphasize that small acts of kindness can combat loneliness and strengthen community bonds in Springfield. The post David Burton: Kindness is more common than we think appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Natural gas plant, brownfield solar farm get green light from Ohio regulators](https://signalcleveland.org/natural-gas-plant-brownfield-solar-farm-ohio-regulators/) _2026-08-22 · Jake Zuckerman · Signal Cleveland_ The Ohio Power Siting Board issued its first permit to a grid-tied natural gas fired power plant since 2019. It also greenlit a solar farm planned on a former coal mine. The post Natural gas plant, brownfield solar farm get green light from Ohio regulators appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [‘He’s tough as nails’: Get to know Missouri State quarterback Skyler Locklear](https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sports/missouri-state/locklear-named-missouri-state-starter/) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Collingwood · Springfield Daily Citizen_ Ex-UTEP starter's agent, high school coaches, and former play-by-play announcer talk to the Daily Citizen about the new face of the Bears' offense. The post ‘He’s tough as nails’: Get to know Missouri State quarterback Skyler Locklear appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Bobby Dean Pointer](https://sgfcitizen.org/obituaries/bobby-dean-pointer/) _2026-08-21 · Daily Citizen Staff · Springfield Daily Citizen_ passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026. The post Bobby Dean Pointer appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Doris Irene Jackson](https://sgfcitizen.org/obituaries/doris-irene-jackson/) _2026-08-21 · Daily Citizen Staff · Springfield Daily Citizen_ passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. The post Doris Irene Jackson appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Newton Kenneth Hawthorne](https://sgfcitizen.org/obituaries/newton-kenneth-hawthorne/) _2026-08-21 · Daily Citizen Staff · Springfield Daily Citizen_ died on August 20, 2026, in Forsyth, Missouri. The post Newton Kenneth Hawthorne appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v31ltGSQKszl) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Melinda Louise Finley](https://sgfcitizen.org/obituaries/melinda-louise-finley/) _2026-08-21 · Daily Citizen Staff · Springfield Daily Citizen_ passed peacefully at home on the 17th of August, 2026. The post Melinda Louise Finley appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [David Keith Bonham](https://sgfcitizen.org/obituaries/david-keith-bonham/) _2026-08-21 · Daily Citizen Staff · Springfield Daily Citizen_ passed away on August 19, 2026, after a brief illness. The post David Keith Bonham appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Mary Lee Delcour](https://sgfcitizen.org/obituaries/mary-lee-delcour-2/) _2026-08-21 · Daily Citizen Staff · Springfield Daily Citizen_ departed this life on August 19, 2026 at the age of 97. The post Mary Lee Delcour appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Philip “Mark” MacMurray](https://sgfcitizen.org/obituaries/philip-mark-macmurray/) _2026-08-21 · Daily Citizen Staff · Springfield Daily Citizen_ passed away August 19, 2026. The post Philip “Mark” MacMurray appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Records: Denny’s to open second Springfield restaurant in former Wings Etc.](https://sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth/business/dennys-springfield-second-location/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Collins · Springfield Daily Citizen_ Denny's Restaurant plans to open a second Springfield location at 2651 N. Glenstone Ave. by converting the former Wings Etc. building, per city records. The post Records: Denny’s to open second Springfield restaurant in former Wings Etc. appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Developers break ground on massive 229-acre housing project in Ozark](https://sgfcitizen.org/news/ozark/ozark-marabella-groundbreaking-starts/) _2026-08-21 · Zoe McIntyre · Springfield Daily Citizen_ Ozark city officials and project leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, to mark the beginning construction on the massive Marabella planned unit development. The post Developers break ground on massive 229-acre housing project in Ozark appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [The Coffee Ethic — with new co-owner — opens second location on MSU campus](https://sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth/business/coffee-ethic-opens-msu-campus/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Collins · Springfield Daily Citizen_ Springfield coffee company The Coffee Ethic opened its second location in the Heitz House at Missouri State University following the acquisition of a 50% stake in the company by Jim Wilson in February 2026. The post The Coffee Ethic — with new co-owner — opens second location on MSU campus appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Zombies, Shakespeare and beer? Queen City Shakespeare Co. has fun weekend planned](https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-culture/arts/hamlet-vs-zombies-fundraiser/) _2026-08-21 · Jeff Kessinger · Springfield Daily Citizen_ Queen City Shakespeare Co. is scheduled to host a double feature of "Hamlet vs. Zombies" and a "drunk Shakespeare" fundraiser titled "Shakespeare on Tap: The Taming of the Brew" at Mother's Brewing Company on August 21-22. The post Zombies, Shakespeare and beer? Queen City Shakespeare Co. has fun weekend planned appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Family deported to Venezuela after traffic stop in Christian County](https://sgfcitizen.org/government/social-issues/venezuelan-family-deported-missouri/) _2026-08-21 · Zoe McIntyre · Springfield Daily Citizen_ A Venezuelan family said they sought asylum upon entering the U.S. in 2022 and had authorization to work here. A traffic stop forced them to return to the country they fled. The post Family deported to Venezuela after traffic stop in Christian County appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Cleveland police monitor questions what outgoing public safety watchdog accomplished](https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-police-monitor-questions-what-outgoing-public-safety-watchdog-accomplished/) _2026-08-21 · Frank W. Lewis · Signal Cleveland_ Cleveland's latest Public Safety Inspector General is leaving. Federal monitors question what she accomplished related to the consent decree in the past 18 months. The post Cleveland police monitor questions what outgoing public safety watchdog accomplished appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [The Cleveland National Air Show and 6 other things to do around town this Labor Day weekend](https://signalcleveland.org/the-cleveland-air-show-plus-other-things-to-do-this-labor-day-weekend-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Gennifer Harding-Gosnell · Signal Cleveland_ Learn more about these Labor Day weekend events happening around Greater Cleveland, including some you may have not heard of. The post The Cleveland National Air Show and 6 other things to do around town this Labor Day weekend appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [A new data center wants to build a natural gas power plant near an Ohio lake town](https://signalcleveland.org/buckeye-lake-millersport-ohio-data-center-gas-power-plant/) _2026-08-21 · Jake Zuckerman · Signal Cleveland_ Policymakers hope "behind the meter" power plants will enable the tech sector to keep building data centers without spiking electric bills. But locals say they don't want to be stuck breathing in the millions of tons of emissions. The post A new data center wants to build a natural gas power plant near an Ohio lake town appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [Can you name this historic 1893 Cleveland landmark on Bolivar Road?](https://signalcleveland.org/can-you-name-this-historic-1893-cleveland-landmark-on-bolivar-road/) _2026-08-21 · Signal Cleveland Staff · Signal Cleveland_ Whether you’re a news junkie or just in it for the glory, you’re in the right place. The post Can you name this historic 1893 Cleveland landmark on Bolivar Road? appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [‘The anchor around Husted’s neck’: Data centers are dominating Ohio politics](https://signalcleveland.org/ohio-data-centers-jon-husted-senate-election-nrsc-memo/) _2026-08-21 · Andrew Tobias and Jake Zuckerman · Signal Cleveland_ News and insights from the State Signals newsletter. Plus, we have thoughts on the political ads that are everywhere right now. The post ‘The anchor around Husted’s neck’: Data centers are dominating Ohio politics appeared first on Signal Cleveland . ## [Paxton Allen Barnett](https://sgfcitizen.org/obituaries/paxton-allen-barnett/) _2026-08-20 · Daily Citizen Staff · Springfield Daily Citizen_ passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026. The post Paxton Allen Barnett appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Ashley Melynn Gilden](https://sgfcitizen.org/obituaries/ashley-melynn-gilden/) _2026-08-20 · Daily Citizen Staff · Springfield Daily Citizen_ passed on August 18th from Neuroendocrine Cancer of the pancreas. The post Ashley Melynn Gilden appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [David Bergen Adams](https://sgfcitizen.org/obituaries/david-bergen-adams/) _2026-08-20 · Daily Citizen Staff · Springfield Daily Citizen_ passed peacefully after a short illness. The post David Bergen Adams appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Sandra Sue Hendrickson](https://sgfcitizen.org/obituaries/sandra-sue-hendrickson/) _2026-08-20 · Daily Citizen Staff · Springfield Daily Citizen_ passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 17, 2026. The post Sandra Sue Hendrickson appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [William Joseph Hall](https://sgfcitizen.org/obituaries/william-joseph-hall/) _2026-08-20 · Daily Citizen Staff · Springfield Daily Citizen_ passed away August 17, 2026 at Springfield Villa in Springfield, Missouri. The post William Joseph Hall appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen . ## [Mary Lee Delcour](https://sgfcitizen.org/obituaries/mary-lee-delcour/) _2026-08-20 · Daily Citizen Staff · Springfield Daily Citizen_ departed this life on August 19, 2026 at the age of 97. The post Mary Lee Delcour appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen .