The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent describes the recent murder of a 15-year-old Battle high school student inside her home on McKee street as devastating. CPS’ Dr. Brian Yearwood says 24 chief executive officers from across the area held a summit last week in Columbia, and violence was a main topic. “We have to do more. …
Dr. Yearwood: CPS’ teachers are being trained on mental health issues
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent describes the recent murder of a 15-year-old Battle high school student inside her home on McKee street as devastating. CPS’ Dr. Brian Yearwood says 24 chief executive officers from across the area held a summit last week in Columbia, and violence was a main topic. “We have to do more. …
(AUDIO): CPS Superintendent. Dr. Brian Yearwood appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) patrons will be casting ballots in April on an $80-million bond issue. If the proposed bond issue is approved by voters, it would fund a new elementary school on the Warner campus in south Columbia, career center improvements and numerous other projects. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood joined host Fred Parry …
UPDATE: Two teens now charged as juveniles for Columbia homicide
A second Columbia teen has now been charged as a juvenile, for Saturday morning’s killing of a teen who was shot to death while sleeping in her bed on McKee street. Columbia Police have detained the second suspect, who’s 16. He’s been charged as a juvenile, and has been detained for first degree murder charges. …