K-12 education Archives

COVID-19 will change how students ride school buses in the fall

July 23, 2020 2:31 PM Zola Crowder

Starting in the fall some Mid-Missouri public schools will have new regulations in place for students who use school buses.

Centralia Public Schools continues discussions on resuming fall classes

July 22, 2020 9:04 PM Sydney Olsen

School is set to resume at Centralia Public Schools on August 24, and leaders are working to decide what that will look like during COVID-19.

Private schools plan for in-person learning this fall

July 22, 2020 6:29 PM Nathalie Jones

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Many private schools are putting the final touches on plans that will be sent out to parents by the beginning of August. While private institutions are not directly under the state, they still have to comply with local health guidelines. Helias Catholic High School said students will be back in school,

Blair Oaks seeks feedback on return to school

July 16, 2020 11:18 PM Katie Greathouse

COLE COUNTY, Mo. Leaders in the Blair Oaks R-II School District are turning their attention to the fall semester as summer school comes to an end. Thursday marked the last day of summer classes. The district sent surveys about the upcoming school year to parents, staff and students on Wednesday. The survey for parents included

Reopening process amid COVID-19 will vary for each Missouri school district

July 9, 2020 11:58 AM Nathalie Jones

Missouri public schools are weighing the options when it comes to safety measures in the fall, but the Missouri School Boards’ Association said those precautions against COVID-19 will be different for each district.

Boone County helping fuel fast rise in Missouri COVID-19 cases

July 9, 2020 2:20 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County is one of a few areas of the state driving a record increase in the number of COVID-19 cases statewide, the state health director said Thursday.

Columbia Public Schools says it ‘will expect’ students to wear masks; city works on requirement

June 29, 2020 11:27 AM Amber Tabeling

The local health department is drawing up an ordinance that would require people to wear masks in public places in Columbia, while Columbia Public Schools will expect students to wear masks this fall.

CPS holds meeting to discuss parents’ mask concerns

June 27, 2020 2:05 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools is set to host a zoom meeting Saturday afternoon to address parent’s concerns regarding the districts mask wearing recommendation for in-person classes this fall.

Columbia Public Schools plan includes clause on switching buildings; won’t require masks

June 24, 2020 11:24 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools’ plan to re-enter classrooms in the fall includes a clause that students could be assigned to other schools than their own if a building reaches its capacity.

CPS parents have one week to decide what fall classes look like for their students

June 23, 2020 3:35 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools parents have until Tuesday, June 30, to decide whether their students will attend fall classes in-person or virtually.

CPS depending on parents to create plan for fall classes

June 9, 2020 10:50 AM Amber Tabeling

The next step of planning for Columbia Public Schools fall classes will depend on parents.

Reserves to cover Columbia Public Schools deficit spending in coming fiscal year

June 4, 2020 12:34 PM Amber Tabeling

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools proposed a 2020-21 budget on Wednesday that relies on $17 million in deficit spending as COVID-19 continues to drag down revenue and a new middle school opens. Kathy Steinhoff, president of the Columbia Missouri National Education Association teachers’ union, said she believes that students or classrooms will not see

Education leaders say cuts to education could take a toll on school districts

June 1, 2020 7:37 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As COVID-19 continues to batter the state’s revenue, the governor announced Monday that education would have to take another cut to make up for losses. Parson announced he is restricting another $209 million in state spending during the current fiscal year, which ends June 30. Of that, $41 million is being taken

Missouri governor to withhold more education funding as COVID-19 hits budget

June 1, 2020 12:05 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri’s public colleges and universities will get no money from the state this month and K-12 school districts will see their payments reduced, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Monday.

State leaders consider upcoming school year

May 26, 2020 10:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

State leaders say there is still some uncertainty about the upcoming school year.

Hallsville School District to have in-person summer school

May 22, 2020 1:20 PM Matthew Sanders

The Hallsville School District will have in-person summer school classes for children as young as kindergarten in July as COVID-19 regulations continue to loosen.

Experts say routine important ahead of new school year

May 21, 2020 8:53 PM Zach Boetto

As an unconventional school year comes to an end, administrators and education experts are turning their focus to the upcoming school year.

VIDEO: CPS superintendent discusses 3 options for next school year

May 18, 2020 10:30 AM Zara Barker

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17’s Zara Barker on Monday to talk about how the district is continuing to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

High school graduation ceremonies may look different district to district

May 14, 2020 2:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Mid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.

Columbia Public Schools leaders plan for many scenarios for next school year

May 13, 2020 4:22 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools leaders are planning for multiple scenarios for opening schools back up, leaning on guidance from the Missouri School Boards’ Association while accounting for a phased local COVID-19 recovery blueprint.