K-12 education Archives

CPS families and educators discuss learning virtually during COVID-19

December 2, 2020 3:35 PM Sydney Olsen

All Columbia Public School families have been learning virtually during COVID-19 since November.

Lewis and Clark Middle School in Jefferson City returns to in-person classes after Thanksgiving break.

Some local schools return to in-person learning, others go virtual after Thanksgiving break

November 30, 2020 4:51 AM Zach Boetto

Some local school districts are returning to in-person learning, post-Thanksgiving break.

Boonville Board of Education set to discuss looser COVID-19 quarantine rules for workers

November 18, 2020 12:41 PM Ben Fein

The district had a similar discussion in October and board members decided to table the conversation.

Morgan County R-II School District approves mask mandate

November 17, 2020 10:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) The Morgan County R-II Board of Education approved a mask mandate at Monday night at their school board meeting for the district. Officials say this mandate will be for Pre-K through 12th grade. Superintendent Dr. L. Steve Barnes says, “In the event that we moved back to Category 1, with less restrictions,

Columbia daycares facing issues with staffing and online learning

November 16, 2020 7:39 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local daycares and learning centers throughout Columbia are facing issues with staffing and being able to help students with their online learning courses. Daycares have experienced a huge increase with students enrolled in centers since CPS announced transitioning back to a virtual online learning classroom. “We definitely have had a greater need

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

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.