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Some educators eager for coronavirus vaccine but Missouri timeline remains unknown

January 19, 2021 1:07 PM Victoria Bragg

Teachers and school staff are in Tier 3 of Phase 1B in the state’s vaccination plan.

Columbia Public Schools to return to in-person hybrid learning Tuesday

January 19, 2021 4:29 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public School students are returning to the classroom in a hybrid learning model Tuesday morning.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is your child attending school in person?

January 18, 2021 5:08 PM ABC 17 News Team

All grades of Columbia Public Schools are learning in their school buildings this week for the first time since last spring.

Columbia businesses see uptick in traffic as students return

January 18, 2021 2:03 PM Meghan Drakas

With the return of students to campus this past weekend, some Columbia businesses have already seen an increase in traffic.

Columbia traffic will be impacted by MU and CPS students returning

January 18, 2021 6:20 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Public Schools and University of Missouri students will return to the classroom Tuesday, meaning traffic in and around Columbia will pick up.

Boone County health officials expect more coronavirus cases as university students return

January 18, 2021 11:24 AM Zola Crowder

University of Missouri students help power a surge in Boone County’s coronavirus cases as the fall semester began last year.

Substitute teacher issue remains as Columbia Public Schools returns to in-person classes

January 14, 2021 12:57 PM Chanel Porter

Middle and high school students have not been in the classroom since last spring, when the coronavirus pandemic started.

White House’s ‘red zone’ report recommends Missouri speed up vaccinations

January 14, 2021 4:42 AM Ben Fein

The White House released the latest ‘red zone’ report for the Show-Me state, showing Missouri trending in the wrong direction in most categories.

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Mid-Missouri college preparing for students to return to campus as coronavirus pandemic continues

January 13, 2021 3:14 PM Victoria Bragg

Local colleges and universities are welcoming students back to campus for the spring semester with new COVID-19 safety requirements.

MU hopes to use CARES Act funding for students’ coronavirus arrival testing

January 13, 2021 3:00 PM Zola Crowder

The University of Missouri began coronavirus testing this week and has nearly 800 students signed up for appointments that begin Sunday.

Early COVID-19 testing for MU student arrival underway

January 13, 2021 4:37 AM Ben Fein

MU students living on campus required to test will have the opportunity with early testing available through Friday.

CPS teacher prepare for students return in-person

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with sending CPS students back to class?

January 13, 2021 2:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

Public opinion is split on whether the vote was the correct course of action amid high coronavirus case rates.

Columbia Police Department responds to threats made against board of education

January 12, 2021 7:14 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department and security at Columbia Public Schools are continuing to track threats to board of education members and their families.

Former Mizzou assistant football coach sues over contract dispute

January 12, 2021 5:52 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former assistant coach for the University of Missouri football team claims the school still owes him money following his departure. Derek Dooley filed a lawsuit in Boone County claiming the university must still pay him a year’s worth of his salary under the terms of his contract. The university hired Dooley

Columbia Public Schools teachers preparing for students in classrooms after school board vote

January 12, 2021 12:32 PM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools teachers are working to get their classrooms ready for students again the day after a school board vote to open buildings to students next week.

Columbia Board of Education votes to return students to an in-class hybrid model

January 11, 2021 3:38 PM Sydney Olsen

Students are currently scheduled to return to in-person learning on Jan. 19. However, that could change when the Columbia Board of Education meets Monday night.

Columbia parents and teachers have split opinions about the return to the classroom

January 11, 2021 7:51 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Columbia Board of Education discussed the idea of returning to the classroom amid the COVID-19 pandemic, parents and teachers have different opinions about the issue. The Columbia Board of Education voted 5-2 for students to return to in-class sessions in a hybrid model. Elementary school and pre-k will return to

WATCH: CPS superintendent talks vaccines, in-person learning ahead of planned vote

January 11, 2021 2:25 AM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17 News This Morning.

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

State lawmaker proposes school board recalls, transfer option in response to online learning

January 8, 2021 3:01 PM Victoria Bragg

State Rep. Chuck Basye wants voters to have the power to recall school board members and parents the ability to transfer their children from schools teaching only online out of coronavirus fears.

More than 200 Columbia Public Schools employees eligible for the first round of vaccine

January 7, 2021 7:01 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As vaccine distribution continues across Mid-Missouri, a small group of Columbia Public Schools employees are able to sign up for a shot. A spokeswoman for the district confirmed that 216 employees are now able to sign up to receive a vaccine from Boone Hospital. Those eligible are school nurses and special education