The Cube Captivates Learning at Columbia Independent School
Inspiration, innovation, and investigation at Columbia Independent School’s STEM lab, lovingly referred to as The Cube.
Private School Advantage
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to quickly pivot and reimagine the 2020-2021 school year, Columbia’s private schools, like private schools around the country, rose to the occasion, balancing new concepts like social distancing and quarantining with in-person schooling and virtual events. And, with so much uncertainty about the ability to return to the classroom, […]
20 Under 20 Class of 2019
Each spring, CBT selects 20 well-deserving high school seniors from across Columbia who stand out as exceptional leaders and students to join our 20 Under 20 class. Nominations and recommendations for this year’s class poured in from teachers, mentors, community leaders, and even a senator. The new class members are globally and socially minded students […]
A Look Inside Columbia’s Private Schools
Taking a closer look at three local private schools through their enrollment requirements and numbers.
Women of Excellence Finalists – Education
The Women of Excellence awards celebrate exceptional Columbia businesswomen in eight categories — education, finance, health care, hospitality real estate, retail, public service, and professional excellence — who strive to grow in their field, mentor other women, and serve in the community. The finalists for excellence in education are: Dawn Brown Fifth Grade Teacher, Columbia […]
Faith Based
The city of Columbia is now home to seven high schools, a large number for a town with a population near 113,000. But as the school list expands, are students benefiting from the diverse options?