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There's a bigger killer than concussions for teen athletes
ReporterIt's being labeled a "hidden threat." As the nation and the Ozarks focus much of our sports medicine attention on concussions, safety experts say we're overlooking something even more serious-- cardiac arrest. In fact a young athlete dies every three...Tags: Heart Failure, Education, Concussion, Students, Heat Stroke
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Parents arrested after meeting over school bullying
mmoloney@kspr.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- It is 'Bieber Fever' in Melissa Campbell's room. On every wall, a picture is posted of the singer. With the cardboard cutouts and stickers, it is clear a sixth grade girl inhabits the room. "This one was the very first Justin Bieber...Tags: Justin Bieber, Bullying, Students, Police Arrests, Health and Safety at School
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West Plains student hospitalized after drinking red liquid
The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating a suspicious liquid that sent one West Plains High School student to the hospital. West Plains police says that student was in an altered mental state and very combative. Investigators say Tuesday (5-7) at...
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Student's memorial shirt sparks racial debate
mmoloney@kspr.comNIXA, Mo. -- Shirts meant to serve as tribute to a fallen friend at Nixa High School sparked controversy and debate over racial concerns. One year ago, Colby Snider lost his life to carbon monoxide poisoning. "He did debate. He was a very outgoing...Tags: Ku Klux Klan, Students, Symbols and Symbolism, Health and Safety at School
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Students at 'high risk' for TB could be turned away for refusing test
selzie@kspr.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Lawmakers are considering a new bill to help curb the spread of Tuberculosis. The the proposed law is targeting college students and staff. Under the proposed state law students considered at a high risk for Turburculosis could be...Tags: Education, Students, Missouri State University, Symptoms, Morehead State University
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Sweet frozen treat made by college students
lpozen@kspr.comPOINT LOOKOUT, Mo. - A new ice cream store has opened up here in the Ozarks. It is made from scratch, but that's not the only reason the sweet treat is unique. While agriculture majors milk the cows at the college's dairy farm, another group of...Tags: Education, Career and Workplace, Students, Lifestyle and Leisure, Labor Legislation
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Some colleges tighten restrictions on prescribing ADHD medications
Reporter and PhotographerYou're cut off-- some colleges say abuse of drugs used to treat ADHD is so rampant they'll rarely prescribe it for students, and when they do it's only after extensive analysis by a doctor and a signed contract promising not to share the pills. Most of...Tags: University of Alabama, College of William and Mary, Pharmaceuticals, Social Sciences, Education
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Muslim Ozarks student talks about fighting misconceptions
Reporter and PhotographerSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- When the news that the suspects were likely Muslim first came out, Muslims across the country held their breath. Many say they've been fighting against prejudices at least since 9-11, and this is just a giant step backwards. ...Tags: Sports, Islam, Separation of Church and State, Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Students
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School District: students with knives had plans to confront classmates at Springfield school
news@kspr.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A middle school student told police about plans to confront classmates after being caught with three knives before school started on Friday. It happened at Pleasant View Middle School. Officials with Springfield School Dist. say it...Tags: Students
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Retired teacher seeks change of venue for trial on charge of having sexual contact with student
ghartley@schurz.comGAINESVILLE, Mo. -- A retired teacher and principal wants his trial moved out of Ozark County on a charge of having sexual contact with a student. Marion “Sonny” Trent of Thornfield denies the charge, which was filed last September. Trent,...Tags: Students, Court Preliminary, Teachers, Trials, Crime, Law and Justice
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Too many teachers, not enough jobs
Reporter and PhotographerSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- It's not double the fun if you're looking for a job as an elementary school teacher. A national research group says colleges nationwide are training twice as many K-5 teachers as we need each year. Education is a popular major at...Tags: Graduation, Students, Missouri State University, Teachers, Morehead State University
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Unique preschool option in Springfield faces low enrollment
lpozen@kspr.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- When it comes to choosing a preschool, there are no shortage of choices in the Ozarks. The leaders of a unique one hope they can attract more children -- and their parents. What separates Parents' Cooperative Preschool from the rest...Tags: Schools, Education, Preschools, Students, Early Learning
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