Education Archives

CPS educators discuss potential learning methods

April 3, 2020 12:33 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools paused its alternative learning classes to reevaluate its learning methods on Wednesday and the district held meetings Friday to determine its next step.

State reps say K-12 education should prepare for budget restrictions or cuts

April 2, 2020 12:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Elementary and secondary education has not yet been affected by the state budget restrictions Gov. Mike Parson announced Wednesday as revenue falls because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

MU responds to ‘Zoombombing’ incidents

April 1, 2020 6:29 PM Katie Greathouse

University of Missouri leaders released a statement Wednesday in response to disruptions during Zoom sessions.

CPS faces challenges with alternative learning methods

April 1, 2020 2:26 PM Amber Tabeling

Baumstark said the pause is intended to give teachers and district leaders a chance to evaluate how alternative learning will look on a more long term basis.

Columbia Public Schools pauses classes for three days

April 1, 2020 8:52 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia Public Schools put a three day pause on classes the district announced Wednesday morning.

MU to offer satisfactory-unsatisfactory grading system

March 30, 2020 5:40 PM Matthew Sanders

University of Missouri students will be able to choose whether they want to use a different grading system for their spring semester classes, which were interrupted by COVID-19.

CPS faces adversity on the first day of remote learning

March 30, 2020 2:31 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools students and families hit an early yet short-lived roadblock in their first day of distance learning Monday.

Columbia teachers prep for “brand new” way of teaching after spring break

March 29, 2020 5:42 PM Connor Hirsch

With stay-at-home orders in place across Mid-Missouri hoping to slow the spread of COVID-19, school is already looking a lot different for students and teachers.

CPS offering free meals, internet hotspots for students

March 29, 2020 7:26 AM Ben Fein

Columbia Public Schools plans to start up its Grab-and-Go meal service Monday.

University of Missouri slows hiring and pay raises in response to COVID-19 pandemic

March 27, 2020 2:35 PM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri System has instituted a freeze on hiring and pay raises to brace for financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

CPS ready to give out meals after spring break

March 27, 2020 11:22 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools is set to provide its students with meals starting Monday as in-person classes have been canceled to COVID-19.

Mental health experts offer advice for coping with COVID-19 related stress

March 26, 2020 11:48 AM Connor Hirsch

Psychiatric experts with the University of Missouri Health Care system are warning about the mental health effects of coronavirus-related stress and isolation.

University of Missouri System president to fill in as chancellor of Columbia campus

March 26, 2020 9:43 AM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri Board of Curators voted Wednesday to make UM System President Mun Choi the interim chancellor of the system’s main campus.

University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright

University of Central Florida’s hiring of MU chancellor confirmed

March 25, 2020 4:18 PM Matthew Sanders

The Florida Board of Governors has approved the hiring of a top University of Missouri official to lead the University of Central Florida.

City of Fulton approves emergency measures after another student tests positive for COVID-19

March 24, 2020 4:33 PM Lucas Geisler

At least 10 students have now tested positive for COVID-19 at William Woods University.

Columbia Public Schools announces extension of closure after stay-at-home order issued

March 24, 2020 1:40 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia Public Schools said Tuesday the district will be out of session until April 27 after local authorities issued a stay-at-home order to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Free meals available for CPS students over spring break

March 23, 2020 11:25 AM Molly Stawinoga

While many Missouri public schools are making efforts to provide meals for students while schools are closed because of COVID-19, some of their meal programs do not extend through spring break.

Experts suggest talking to kids about COVID-19 pandemic

March 23, 2020 11:59 AM Amber Tabeling

The Child Mind Institute made a list of advice to help parents talk about COVID-19 with their children.

CPS employee tests positive for COVID-19

March 21, 2020 11:59 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia Public Schools has confirmed one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19. CPS notified families and staff through email on Saturday afternoon. The employee, whose name and position has not been released for privacy reasons, found out the test came back positive Saturday. They were tested yesterday after showing COVID-19 symptoms. The Boone

Columbia Public Schools employee tests positive for COVID-19

March 21, 2020 5:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Schools announced Saturday evening an employee at Russell Boulevard Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19.