Anna Campbell

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Anna Campbell is the education reporter for the News Tribune.

Recent stories by Anna Campbell

Highway Patrol announces results for school bus inspections The Missouri State Highway Patrol released the results of its safety inspection of more than 11,000 school buses last week.Buses were sorted into one of three categories: approved, defective or out-of... June 6, 2023

JC Schools plans ahead for transportation challenges As the Jefferson City School District enters the summer months, the district and its transportation provider, First Student, are preparing and planning for busing next year.While buses are used for su... June 4, 2023

Vacancies, turnover in Missouri hospitals down, but still higher than before Missouri hospitals faced key staffing issues last year, but vacancy and turnover rates dropped slightly since 2021, according to a report released last week.The Missouri Hospital Association's 202... June 4, 2023

Heisinger residents take a walk for Alzheimer’s awareness, brain health Heisinger Bluffs residents and staff got a chance to stretch their legs Thursday and raise awareness for loved ones with Alzheimer's on the first day of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness month. The annu... June 2, 2023

JC Schools launching more than 25 maintenance, improvement projects during summer JC Schools seeks to complete more than 25 capital improvement projects this summer before students return for the 2023-24 school year.Many are small projects, said Frank Underwood, director of safety,... May 28, 2023

‘Manners at Mansion’ to return in early June A local organization is once again seeking to impart etiquette to children at the people's house this summer.Friends of the Missouri Governor's Mansion, a group dedicated to preserving and ste... May 28, 2023

Adult education program graduates 22 A local program that allows people to earn a high school diploma as an adult is graduating 22 people this year.The Adult Education and Literacy program is funded by the federal and state government an... May 26, 2023

Interim president of Helias Catholic named Helias Catholic High School has a new interim president.Ron Vossen, current director of Helias Catholic alumni relations, was appointed to the position by the Most Rev. W. Shawn McKnight, bishop of th... May 24, 2023

Education bills make way to governor’s desk The Missouri Legislature put a major focus on education this session, from school choice legislation to teacher recruitment and retention issues to curriculum oversight and school safety.In the end, h... May 21, 2023

2023 legislative session produced light-hearted moments Some of the most memorable moments of the Missouri legislative session revolve around impassioned debates and party rivalry. Yet legislators work closely for months, and each year also brings light-he... May 21, 2023