K-12 education Archives

Missouri lawmakers consider bill to relax immunization rules

March 9, 2021 3:18 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would relax the rules for immunizations. A House committee debated a proposal Tuesday that would require only students in public schools to have immunizations. and allow students to attend school without vaccinations if they have evidence of acquired immunity from a disease. The

Some Columbia Public Schools students to return to classrooms full-time while others remain online

March 9, 2021 12:37 PM Victoria Bragg

Most students will return to CPS schools five days a week but some will remain online.

Five-day week learning allows parents to fully return to work

March 9, 2021 12:16 PM Zola Crowder

A study from Brookings Institute said working parents are the key to recovering from the pandemic.

Columbia Board of Education votes in favor of five-day week

March 8, 2021 8:36 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education voted Monday night to return to in-person learning five days a week. Students in all grades will return to the classroom Monday through Friday after spring break, which ends on April 2. The board voted unanimously to approve the return. Students that were already learning online-only will

Missouri teachers seek out coronavirus vaccines as eligibility date gets closer

March 8, 2021 7:16 PM Connor Hirsch

Educators in Missouri can try to schedule an appointment at certain pharmacies participating in the CDC’s Federal Retail Pharmacy Program after the White House asked teachers and staff to be prioritized.

Columbia Public Schools seeing ‘substantial’ coronavirus transmission as five-day week decision looms

March 8, 2021 11:52 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools is reporting a “substantial” level of coronavirus transmission under federal guidelines for reopening schools as the board of education decides whether to send students back to classes five days a week.

Although educators are not eligible to get their vaccine through the state's plan, they can get vaccinated right now at a few major pharmacies like Walmart through a federal program.

Teachers eligible for vaccine at select pharmacies as CPS to consider five day weeks

March 8, 2021 5:46 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Select pharmacies across Missouri are currently offering coronavirus vaccines to teachers as local education boards look to get students back to in-person classes five days a week. President Joe Biden says vaccinating educators is a priority and hopes to have every educator get at least one coronavirus vaccine shot by the end

CPS reports lowest case rate ahead of vote on five-day-a-week in-person learning

March 5, 2021 5:47 AM Ben Fein

The CPS Board of Education is set to discuss and vote on a motion that would bring students back to the classroom, full time.

Columbia Board of Education recommends new Midway Heights Elementary School Principal

March 3, 2021 7:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) David Stallo will be recommended to the Columbia Board of Education to be the next principal at Midway Heights Elementary School for the 2021-22 school year. Stallo replaces Principal Angie Gerzen who announced her retirement, after 27 years in education, earlier this school year. Stallo is currently the assistant principal at Mary

State education department requests districts to provide staff vaccination plans

March 3, 2021 11:03 AM Victoria Bragg

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is set to host a webinar Wednesday with the state health department to discuss vaccination plans for educators.

Plans underway for mass vaccination clinic aimed at teachers in Cole County

March 1, 2021 6:40 PM Connor Hirsch

Health leaders in Cole County are currently planning another mass vaccination clinic later in march, with the primary focus on educators in Cole County.

ABC 17 Roundtable: Local officials answer questions on the coronavirus vaccine rollout

February 25, 2021 8:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News held a roundtable discussion during Thursday night’s 6:30 p.m. broadcast with Sara Humm with the Columbia Boone County Health Department, Vaccine Committee Co-Chair Dr. Margaret Day with MU Health Care andDeputy Executive Director Brent Ghan with the Missouri School Board Association The group answered your questions regarding who is

Missouri GOP-led House advances private school funding bill

February 25, 2021 4:09 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Poor Missouri families could get money for private school through a tax credit program advancing in the state House. The Republican-led House voted in favor of the measure Wednesday. Under the program, private donors would give money to nonprofits that would dole out scholarships to low-income families. Donors would get state

Marshall Public Schools audit petitioner: ‘We expect good things’

February 25, 2021 2:53 PM Matt Ragsdale

A former Marshall Public Schools parent and concerned citizen said she “expects good things” to come from an audit of the school district.

Missouri State Auditor announces citizen-requested audit of Marshall School District

February 24, 2021 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

State Auditor Nicole Galloway’s office announced Wednesday morning that the office will audit Marshall Public Schools and the Smithville R-II School District after petitions were submitted by residents of those districts.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should teachers get higher coronavirus vaccine priority?

February 19, 2021 2:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri teachers are pushing to move up in the coronavirus vaccination line but so far state leaders aren’t budging.

Snow closes schools, alters bus routes to close out the week

February 18, 2021 4:24 PM Matthew Sanders

Dozens of local schools have been out or learning online this week as multiple rounds of snow and a blanket of bitter cold settled over Mid-Missouri

Columbia Public Schools, other school districts call off Thursday classes as snow falls

February 17, 2021 3:42 PM Matthew Sanders

Several Mid-Missouri schools have called off Thursday classes as snow continues to fall on roads that are already covered or partially covered.

School districts announce closures ahead of more snow Wednesday

February 16, 2021 4:12 PM Matthew Sanders

Several Mid-Missouri school districts announced Wednesday closures on Tuesday afternoon, as bitter cold kept snow clinging to some roads with more on the way.

WINTER STORM UPDATES: Jefferson City School District, Columbia Public Schools among those canceling Tuesday classes

February 15, 2021 1:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the winter storm in Mid-Missouri.