Education Archives

Appeals court upholds decision against former University of Missouri professor

November 19, 2020 4:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

A three-judge panel of the Western District Court of Appeals upheld Circuit Judge Jeff Harris’ judgment in Galen Suppes lawsuit against the UM System.

University of Missouri curators approve new children’s hospital

November 19, 2020 5:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri System Board of Curators approved a proposal to build a new children’s hospital Thursday morning.

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.

Columbia College president leaving to be with family in New York

November 18, 2020 1:31 PM Matthew Sanders

The president of Columbia College will step down at the beginning of December, citing a need to be with family in New York state as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

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,

University of Missouri receives $5 million estate gift

November 17, 2020 3:02 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The University of Missouri has received a $5 million estate gift, which will be divided between the school’s journalism school and botanic garden. The university announced Monday that it had received the unrestricted gift from Pat and Sandy Hiatte, of New Bloomfield. Pat Hiatte graduated from Missouri’s School of Journalism in

Columbia College cruises past Kansas Christian

November 16, 2020 10:12 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia College men’s basketball team beat Kansas Christian 80-53 on Monday night at the Southwell Complex. Tony Burks and Jack Fritsche each had a team-high 17 points. You can watch the highlights in the video player above.

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

Jefferson City families talk about first day back to virtual learning for secondary students

November 16, 2020 7:09 PM Connor Hirsch

The district announced the move last Wednesday. The district said teachers dealing with illness and quarantine and a lack of substitute teachers creating the issue.

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.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Callaway and Randolph County each report one new COVID-19 related death

November 13, 2020 8:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Missouri going online after Thanksgiving

November 12, 2020 12:33 PM Matthew Sanders

MU leaders made the announcement Thursday in a message to the campus. Classes will continue online for the three weeks after the holiday break.

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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Columbia businesses talk about impacts of Mizzou going virtual after Thanksgiving break

November 12, 2020 6:17 PM Connor Hirsch

The President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Matt McCormick said there could be a number of impacts on the business community including staffing issues and sales loss.

Columbia Public Schools, Boone County health officials question new COVID-19 school guidance

November 12, 2020 1:25 PM Matthew Sanders

New state guidance that loosens quarantine rules for school students would come with difficulties in Columbia Public Schools, the district’s top official said Thursday.

More than 840 COVID-19 violations reported this fall at University of Missouri

November 11, 2020 8:38 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri officials say 841 reports have been forwarded to the student accountability office for COVID-19 violations since the fall semester. Of those, 756 happened on campus in residence halls and 85 happened off-campus. The on-campus claims ranged anywhere from students not wearing masks to students sneaking other people into halls

No food code violations at four Jefferson City schools

November 11, 2020 12:09 PM Molly Stawinoga

Four elementary schools had zero violations during October inspections.

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.