On the first bitterly cold day of the season, the Mizzou Academy team loaded the Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association (CMFCAA) van with over 125 coats and a bundle of 25+ hats and gloves for children in mid-Missouri. Executive Director Kathryn Fishman-Weaver says she hopes “these items will help make spirits a little […]
Earlier this semester, Mizzou Academy released an open-access resource for students, families, and partner educators to learn more about AI tools and how to use them responsibly. Working closely with faculty and staff, instructional designer Maegan Cooper created an interactive AI module housed in the school’s open-access Learning Library. Try the Interactive Module This resource […]
This year, middle school students at the Columbia Academy for Learning and Enrichment (CALE) learned they could study one of four world languages. The Grade 5-8 students could elect to study Spanish, French, German, and Japanese. These options were made possible through a new partnership with Mizzou Academy. Mizzou Academy offers 23 world languages for […]
As they rounded the corner toward their first on-site school visit, the three representatives from Mizzou Academy erupted in a collective squeal of delight. There was Truman the Tiger–larger than life on the side of the school building–proudly announcing the Mizzou Academy diploma program in Turkey. Pictured (left to right): Business Director, Tami Regan; Director […]
Cognia Midwest Regional Meeting On Friday, September 20, Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver and Stephanie Walter represented Mizzou Academy at the Cognia Midwest Regional meeting. At the meeting, the two met with school leaders across the state to learn more about the ongoing accreditation process and share successes and best practices from work so far. Mizzou Academy […]
Over the past six months several members of our Mizzou Academy faculty and staff have received professional training in mental health first aid, medical first aid, and CPR. This training is consistent with our strategic initiative to support lifelong learning. It also furthers our work around care. Mental Health First Aid In the spring of […]
Mizzou Academy and The Missouri Health Care Association (MHCA) have entered a partnership to support online training development for healthcare professionals. In the first year of this partnership, the two organizations will focus on Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Medication Technician (CMT) training for adult learners. “MHCA is excited to enter this partnership to […]
The Mizzou Academy team is proud to announce continued accreditation recognition by Cognia.
The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) was the first U.S. nonprofit learning association to support distance learning research, development, and practice in all areas of education, training, and communications. Its founding in 1987 marked an important milestone for leaders in distance education. Around the same time, Mizzou Academy was in the early stages of […]
Mizzou Academy has established two needs-based scholarship opportunities to expand access to online coursework for high school students in the United States. “This week, we are thrilled to announce a new scholarship program!” said Executive Director Kathryn Fishman-Weaver. “This needs-based program directly aligns with our core values of access and inclusion.” Alicia Bixby, school counselor […]