Excerpted from Countdown to the Missouri State Centennial: A Long-Range Vision and Six-Year Plan (2000-2006).

“The university will continue to serve as a site for experimental and innovative programs and as a clearinghouse for research findings and best practices to enhance continuing education and advanced program experiences. One such site is Greenwood Laboratory School, located on campus, which will continue to play a role in the preparation of professional educators by providing quality K-12 educational experiences. Building on the foundation of the laboratory school, Greenwood will be increasingly integrated into the university. Another example is the innovative site-based program in elementary education, where partner public schools serve as the primary learning environment for its students, extending beyond the campus classroom. Finally, Missouri State’s virtual high school increasingly will respond to area needs for quality education in science, mathematics, and foreign languages.”