Writers also share thoughts on support for Thompson Middle School and the loss of the JFK school in Middletown.

"Th Declaration is the clearest indication of what our ideals are, what we are aiming for," said Cristofer Wiley, a social ...

A new auditorium and gymnasium is under construction at Independence Academy Charter School adding new capabilities to host ...

Happy 249th, Uncle Sam! The Fourth of July falling on a Friday this year makes for a three-day weekend, which ought to bring ...

Herl has led the Independence, Missouri, school district — which enrolls about 14,000 K-12 students — since 2013. Community ...

Independence School District Superintendent Dale Herl said he typically starts answering emails at 4:15 a.m. His evening duties might wrap up after 10 p.m.  “That is one thing I have a talent for,” ...