Columbia Public Schools Archives

WATCH: Columbia superintendent talks about decision to go virtual

September 1, 2020 2:37 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the full interviews with Superintendent Peter Stiepleman.

Columbia Board of Education decides to begin year online-only as COVID-19 case surge continues

August 31, 2020 12:57 PM Zach Boetto

The Columbia Board of Education on Monday voted to begin classes Sept. 8 fully online amid fast-rising COVID-19 cases after more than three hours of debate and public comment.

Families of special education students eager for more details on Columbia Public Schools fall classes

August 31, 2020 12:46 PM Zola Crowder

Families in Columbia with kids in special education have started an email campaign trying to get information about their children’s education plans.

Teachers and parents react to CPS possibly going fully online

August 30, 2020 6:52 PM Zola Crowder

This comes after CPS released the 14-day rate of cases per 10,000 in areas served by Columbia Public Schools hit 66.2 as of August 30th.

CPS case rate spikes ahead of special session

August 30, 2020 8:41 AM Ben Fein

As The Board of Education for Columbia Public Schools plans on meeting Monday evening, the case rate in the school district is increasing substantially.

WATCH: Columbia superintendent talks about return to learn

August 26, 2020 2:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

The CPS superintendent talks about what fall classes will look like.

Columbia teachers’ union recommends changing when online learning will be required

August 21, 2020 4:30 PM Zola Crowder

On Friday, the Columbia Missouri’s National Education Association offered follow-up recommendations to the Columbia Public School district’s reopening plan order, which included changing the distance learning benchmark to 30, instead of 50.

Columbia Public Schools plans to separate students and employees with signs of COVID-19

August 19, 2020 12:16 PM Zola Crowder

In the event of a possible case of COVID-19, Columbia Public Schools will follow certain protocols, starting with visiting the school nurse to determine if symptoms are COVID-19 related.

Boone County Commission discusses CARES Act spending for schools

August 18, 2020 11:56 AM Zola Crowder

The Boone County Commission discussed CARES Act funding to potentially make internet hotspots available to students in Boone County.

Parents of students with disabilities prepare for changes to fall school year

August 13, 2020 8:01 PM Zola Crowder

For Columbia Public Schools, all students eligible for special education services have the option to come to the building, receive their special education services remotely, or both.

CPS officials to go over new class schedule with middle school and high school families

August 13, 2020 1:36 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Schools officials are set to meet virtually with middle school and high school families Thursday night going over a new class schedule for the upcoming school year.

Columbia Public Schools opens fall class choice back up to parents

August 12, 2020 11:58 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools is giving parents another chance to change their choice for in-class or hybrid learning before the school year starts next month.

Mayor Brian Treece talks about Columbia COVID-19 case

Columbia, Boone County leaders urge responsibility in COVID-19 fight as school year approaches

August 11, 2020 11:29 AM Matthew Sanders

Some of Columbia and Boone County’s top health and education leaders are set to meet Tuesday to discuss the recent COVID-19 health order and students’ return for the fall semester.

Columbia Board of Education pushes start date back to Sept. 8

August 10, 2020 11:26 AM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Public Schools leaders are working to narrow down what the beginning of the coming school year will look like.

CPS Board of Education to talk about return plans

August 10, 2020 5:29 AM Zach Boetto

The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education will talk about students’ and teachers’ return to classes at its meeting tonight.

Teachers want more information about classes amid COVID-19

August 7, 2020 8:16 PM Amber Tabeling

As the start of the school year is quickly approaching teachers still have many questions about what the year will look like.

Columbia Public Schools parents differ on in-person teaching as COVID-19 pandemic continues

August 6, 2020 12:13 PM Zola Crowder

Whether to have students in classes starting later this month has split Columbia Public Schools parents and teachers.

WATCH: Columbia Public Schools considers hybrid learning, delayed start

August 6, 2020 2:18 AM Molly Stawinoga

CPS is considering a hybrid model for classes for the 2020-21 school year.

Columbia Public Schools to revisit fall re-entry plan

August 4, 2020 3:48 PM Nathalie Jones

Columbia Public Schools officials and board members will meet Tuesday to discuss the district’s plans to bring students and faculty back following recommendations for a delayed start date.

Group organizes to push Columbia Public Schools to delay reopening

August 4, 2020 11:53 AM Zola Crowder

Organizers of a protest outside Tuesday night’s Columbia Board of Education meeting say they hope their silent demonstration will send a message to CPS leaders to delay the start of school.