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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Fulton Public Schools extends closure through May 1

April 8, 2020 8:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

CPS adjusts to new alternative learning methods after pause

April 8, 2020 11:58 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools began alternative learning again Wednesday morning after a pause to refocus its methods for teaching remotely.

VIDEO: CPS Superintendent talks changes to alternate learning

April 6, 2020 8:58 AM Zara Barker

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17 News on Monday morning to discuss changes for CPS students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia Public Schools bracing for economic impacts of COVID-19

April 7, 2020 4:28 PM Brittany Wiley

While the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak’s blow to the economy hasn’t hit Columbia Public Schools, the district said it is looking into the possibility.

VIDEO: CPS learning plans, explained for kids

April 6, 2020 8:09 PM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia Public Schools announced its learning plans for amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

CPS updates alternative learning plan, plan to restart on Wednesday

April 6, 2020 8:53 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Schools announced an update to its alternative learning plan on Monday amid the spread of COVID-19.

CPS educators discuss potential learning methods

April 3, 2020 12:33 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools paused its alternative learning classes to reevaluate its learning methods on Wednesday and the district held meetings Friday to determine its next step.

State reps say K-12 education should prepare for budget restrictions or cuts

April 2, 2020 12:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Elementary and secondary education has not yet been affected by the state budget restrictions Gov. Mike Parson announced Wednesday as revenue falls because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CPS faces challenges with alternative learning methods

April 1, 2020 2:26 PM Amber Tabeling

Baumstark said the pause is intended to give teachers and district leaders a chance to evaluate how alternative learning will look on a more long term basis.

Columbia Public Schools pauses classes for three days

April 1, 2020 8:52 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia Public Schools put a three day pause on classes the district announced Wednesday morning.

CPS faces adversity on the first day of remote learning

March 30, 2020 2:31 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools students and families hit an early yet short-lived roadblock in their first day of distance learning Monday.

Columbia teachers prep for “brand new” way of teaching after spring break

March 29, 2020 5:42 PM Connor Hirsch

With stay-at-home orders in place across Mid-Missouri hoping to slow the spread of COVID-19, school is already looking a lot different for students and teachers.

CPS offering free meals, internet hotspots for students

March 29, 2020 7:26 AM Ben Fein

Columbia Public Schools plans to start up its Grab-and-Go meal service Monday.

CPS ready to give out meals after spring break

March 27, 2020 11:22 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools is set to provide its students with meals starting Monday as in-person classes have been canceled to COVID-19.

Columbia Public Schools announces extension of closure after stay-at-home order issued

March 24, 2020 1:40 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia Public Schools said Tuesday the district will be out of session until April 27 after local authorities issued a stay-at-home order to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Free meals available for CPS students over spring break

March 23, 2020 11:25 AM Molly Stawinoga

While many Missouri public schools are making efforts to provide meals for students while schools are closed because of COVID-19, some of their meal programs do not extend through spring break.

CPS employee tests positive for COVID-19

March 21, 2020 11:59 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia Public Schools has confirmed one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19. CPS notified families and staff through email on Saturday afternoon. The employee, whose name and position has not been released for privacy reasons, found out the test came back positive Saturday. They were tested yesterday after showing COVID-19 symptoms. The Boone