K-12 education Archives

Columbia elementary teachers prep for distance learning as middle and high school continue virtually

November 15, 2020 7:33 PM Connor Hirsch

The Columbia Board of Education decided to send its younger learners back home at their meeting last Monday. Elementary students are set to return to the classroom on Jan. 11.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports mid-Missouri leading 40th COVID-19 related death

November 12, 2020 8:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

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State school leaders continue to battle staffing issues as Jefferson City middle and high schools go back online

November 11, 2020 7:42 PM Connor Hirsch

According to the district, Thursday will be the last day of in-seat learning for those students, and students will not have class Friday so staff can prepare for the transition.

Fulton Board of Education set to discuss school closure policies as student transition to distance learning

November 11, 2020 4:00 PM Connor Hirsch

The Fulton Board of Education will be updated by district staff Wednesday, as almost all of the district’s buildings have temporarily closed.

Mid-Missouri schools plan for snow days amid COVID-19 pandemic

November 11, 2020 3:10 PM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said CPS will still have snow days for students and staff even if students are learning virtually.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

Mid-Missouri schools switch to online learning over COVID-19 concerns

November 10, 2020 5:48 AM Brittany Wiley

Several mid-Missouri schools are switching to virtual learning through November over concerns with COVID-19.

Columbia Board of Education votes to return to virtual learning next Monday for elementary students

November 9, 2020 3:36 PM Sydney Olsen

As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to grow in Boone County and Columbia, leaders of Columbia Public Schools are discussing what this means for students.

Rally stressing safe return planned before Columbia Board of Education meeting

November 9, 2020 11:15 AM Zach Boetto

Some Columbia residents have organized a rally they hope will show support for Columbia Public Schools teachers, staff, students and community members.

CPS Board of Education set to discuss more students returning to the classroom

November 8, 2020 3:55 AM Ben Fein

The district will discuss allowing both middle and high school students to return to the classroom within the next month.

Health officials weigh in on close contacts in school districts

November 5, 2020 6:52 PM Amber Tabeling

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise within school districts across Mid-Missouri, health officials discuss close contacts and transmission data that could alter future CDC guidance.

COVID-19 case rate breaks mark as some Columbia elementary schools go virtual

November 5, 2020 1:53 PM Ben Fein

Alpha Hart Lewis and Derby Ridge elementary schools went back online Thursday.

No students hurt in Sedalia bus crash

November 4, 2020 11:36 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Sedalia School District said no Smith-Cotton High School students were hurt in a bus crash Wednesday morning.

New Franklin schools to go virtual, citing dozens of students, staff in COVID-19 quarantine

October 30, 2020 11:08 AM Matthew Sanders

The New Franklin School District will move all classes online for two weeks with more than 80 students in quarantine because of coronavirus exposure.

CPS working to adjust grading student’s failing classes

October 28, 2020 8:13 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools’ High School and Middle School students will get a second chance to improve their grades this fall with a new grade adjustment.

Columbia Public Schools among hundreds to get rapid COVID-19 test kits

October 28, 2020 11:49 AM Zola Crowder

Hundreds of school districts and individual schools across Missouri will soon have the tests for students, faculty and staff.

Southern Boone school board to get information about online learning plan

October 28, 2020 10:57 AM Ben Fein

The Southern Boone Board of Education will get details about what the district will do if COVID-19 cases force classes online when it meets Wednesday.

CPS High School students discuss challenges faced and hopes for future

October 27, 2020 8:06 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools’ high school students voice their opinions on how virtual learning has impacted them, as they hope to return to in-person learning soon.

The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 104 new cases

October 27, 2020 9:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia Public Schools reports 13 students with active COVID-19 cases

October 27, 2020 11:55 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools is now reporting the number of student COVID-19 cases in elementary school, middle school and high school.

Parents of students with individualized education programs testify to state leaders

October 24, 2020 5:08 PM Zola Crowder

The Missouri General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Education heard testimony from families struggling with online school, especially parents with kids who have individual education programs on Friday.