Candidates file local school boards
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In Columbia, Suzette Waters has filed to run for the Columbia Board of Education in the April 2022 election. “A quality…
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Fulton bus driver shares story after being fired
A Fulton bus driver was fired Tuesday after being caught on video using his phone while driving students.…
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Missouri attorney general warns schools, local health agencies that continue to enforce health mandates
The letters follow a Nov. 22 Cole County judge’s ruling in Robinson v. Department of Health and Senior Services. Judge Daniel Green ruled non-elected…
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Springfield parents file lawsuit over school mask mandate
The Springfield News-Leader reports that the parents argue that the mask mandate in place since August is a legal overreach and infringes on the…
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Missouri attorney general sues Moberly schools alleging Sunshine Law violation
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt sued Moberly Public Schools on Tuesday, alleging the district overcharged for a public records request related…
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Some Missouri teachers are getting an extended Thanksgiving break while others are left frustrated
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving breaks began for some schools across Mid-Missouri Monday after some districts decided to extend the holiday break…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will snow days go extinct?
The policy began last year during the coronavirus pandemic after higher education and K-12 schools beefed up their remote capabilities as classes…
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Southern Boone School District extends Thanksgiving break
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southern Boone School District announced Friday that schools will be closed the entire week of Thanksgiving “out of an…
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public Schools reports all elementary and middle schools affected by coronavirus
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in…
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Jefferson City School District looking to attract substitute teachers amidst nationwide shortage with incentives
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education has approved a new bonus pay incentive for substitute teachers. Beginning on…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Critical Race Theory be taught at the high school level?
Three state lawmakers addressed the Columbia Board of Education about Critical Race Theory at its meeting Monday night. Rep. Chuck Basye said that he…
Continue Reading Missouri will invest $50 million to recruit and retain new teachers
The state will invest $50 million over the next three years for the recruitment and retention program.…
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Columbia Board of Education member will seek re-election
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Board of Education member plans to run for re-election. According to a press release from the campaign for Blake…
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State lawmakers weigh in on Critical Race Theory at Columbia Board of Education meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least three state lawmakers addressed the Columbia Board of Education about Critical Race Theory at its meeting Monday night.…
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Columbia Board of Education extends CPS’ COVID-19 plan
Columbia Public Schools 7-day COVID-19 case rate is decreasing.…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should children be mandated to get the coronavirus vaccine for school?
Now that the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for children aged 5 to 11 by the FDA and CDC, states and other organizations are preparing to give the…
Continue Reading State health department adopts CDC’s recommendation for children vaccines
According to the CDC starting Nov. 8 children between the ages of 5 and 11 are eligible for a low dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination.…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Justice Department investigate threats against school boards?
The move has angered some politicians, who say the Justice Department is being used as a political weapon against concerned parents.…
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CPS parents questioning when mask mandate will be lifted
CPS parents are asking when the mask mandate will be…
Continue Reading Missouri School Board Association withdraws participation in the National School Boards Association
The Missouri School Board Association board of directors has withdrawn the association’s participation in the National School Boards Association…
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