Education Archives

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COVID-19 means major changes on college campuses

August 14, 2020 12:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

Colleges and universities in Mid-Missouri are welcoming students back to campus, with in-person classes set to resume in August.

Reopening plans for Mid-Missouri public schools

August 13, 2020 9:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

Schools are making plans to reopen as COVID-19 cases continue to increase quickly across the region.

WATCH LIVE: JC Schools re-entry plan calls for masks, social distancing

July 15, 2020 10:00 AM Matt Ragsdale

JC Schools released its re-entry plan for the 2020-2021 school year Wednesday morning.

WATCH: Fulton Public Schools superintendent talks student return

August 14, 2020 2:40 AM Brittany Wiley

Fulton Public Schools superintendent Dr. Ty Crain joined ABC 17 News This Morning to talk about the district’s return plans ahead of the 2020-21 school year.

Parents of students with disabilities prepare for changes to fall school year

August 13, 2020 8:01 PM Zola Crowder

For Columbia Public Schools, all students eligible for special education services have the option to come to the building, receive their special education services remotely, or both.

CPS officials to go over new class schedule with middle school and high school families

August 13, 2020 1:36 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Schools officials are set to meet virtually with middle school and high school families Thursday night going over a new class schedule for the upcoming school year.

Columbia Public Schools opens fall class choice back up to parents

August 12, 2020 11:58 AM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools is giving parents another chance to change their choice for in-class or hybrid learning before the school year starts next month.

University of Missouri begins a COVID-altered move-in week

August 12, 2020 6:02 AM Amber Tabeling

University of Missouri students return to campus for the first move-in day on Wednesday amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Mayor Brian Treece talks about Columbia COVID-19 case

Columbia, Boone County leaders urge responsibility in COVID-19 fight as school year approaches

August 11, 2020 11:29 AM Matthew Sanders

Some of Columbia and Boone County’s top health and education leaders are set to meet Tuesday to discuss the recent COVID-19 health order and students’ return for the fall semester.

WATCH: Tolton Catholic president, principal talks students return, health protocols

August 12, 2020 2:27 AM Brittany Wiley

The President and Principal with Tolton Catholic is joining ABC 17 News This Morning to talk about the school’s return plans.

Historic Jefferson City school building to become apartment complex

August 11, 2020 5:49 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City School Board unanimously approved the sale of the former Simonsen 9th Grade Center during a meeting Monday night.

Boone County Commission approves $1.8 million in CARES Act funding for health department

August 11, 2020 11:49 AM Zola Crowder

The Boone County Commission approved $1.8 million in federal funds Tuesday for the Columbia/Boone County health department to hire more workers for the fight against COVID-19.

Moberly works to bring new company, 200 jobs to city.

WATCH: Moberly School District assistant superintendent talks reopening, health precautions

August 11, 2020 2:48 AM Brittany Wiley

The Moberly School District assistant superintendent will join ABC 17 News during the 6 a.m. hour to talk about return plans.

Columbia Board of Education pushes start date back to Sept. 8

August 10, 2020 11:26 AM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Public Schools leaders are working to narrow down what the beginning of the coming school year will look like.

Jefferson City Schools’ COVID-19 reopening plan comes before school board

August 10, 2020 3:32 PM Connor Hirsch

The district is set to start classes on Aug. 24.

WATCH: Southern Boone School District superintendent talks return plans

August 10, 2020 2:42 AM Brittany Wiley

Southern Boone School District’s superintendent says the district plans to have students back in the classroom when the school year starts in September.