Springfield Public Schools

The program allows students to get an early start on careers in the health care field.

Lost & Found Grief Center offers tips to help children who've experienced the loss of a loved one adjust to a new school year.

A Springfield Public School official talks about services for kids experiencing homelessness.

The state's largest school district expects to begin next year with a nearly $370 million budget. The SPS Board of Education votes on the budget later this month.

There are 20 tornado safe rooms in the Springfield Public School District. Here's how to use them.

Launch is the Springfield Public School District's virtual learning program.

The new school will be built to the east of the current one.

Earlier this month, for Sense of Community, we interviewed several teachers in the Ozarks about why they teach — and what they face. Below on this page, you'll also find an extended play of our time with high school social studies teacher Brandon Nelson.

Earlier this month, for Sense of Community, we interviewed several teachers in the Ozarks about why they teach — and what they face. Below on this page, you'll also find an extended play of our time with middle school science teacher Annette Fugitt.

Clinkenbeard teaches at Sunshine Elementary in the Springfield Public School District — the same school she attended as a student.