Education Archives

WATCH: Helias president talks about the return to learn

August 4, 2020 2:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

The president at Helias Catholic High School joined ABC 17 News Tuesday morning to talk about the return to learn.

Columbia Public Schools considers delaying start date amid COVID-19 pandemic

August 3, 2020 8:21 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is considering delaying the start date for the upcoming school year until after Labor Day. District Superintendent Peter Stiepleman confirmed that the discussions started Monday during a staff and employee meeting. Stiepleman said, “The topic of starting after Labor Day was discussed and it is being strongly considered. The

Jefferson City High School postpones graduation ceremony because of inclement weather

July 31, 2020 2:58 PM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City High School officials said its graduation ceremony scheduled for Friday night was postponed until Saturday because of inclement weather.

Socially distanced graduation at Rock Bridge

Rock Bridge High School students graduate Thursday, more graduation ceremonies this weekend

July 30, 2020 3:24 PM Ben Fein

Rock Bridge High School seniors walked across the stage Thursday for graduation, it marked the first of four days of graduation ceremonies across the CPS district.

MU nursing programs assist over 500 nursing homes statewide amid COIVD-19

July 29, 2020 11:55 AM Zola Crowder

Two University of Missouri nursing support teams are working with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to help more than 500 nursing homes across the state.

Columbia Public Schools holding graduation ceremonies this week

July 29, 2020 11:11 AM Ben Fein

All four CPS high schools are holding graduation ceremonies this week, with the first set to begin Thursday morning.

UM curators vote to combine chancellor and president positions

July 28, 2020 5:19 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri Board of Curators met Tuesday afternoon via Zoom and voted unanimously to combine the position of chancellor and president.

Governor discussed plans and concerns with Mid-Missouri educators about reopening schools

July 28, 2020 3:28 PM Connor Hirsch

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is meeting with school leaders Tuesday afternoon in a roundtable discussion about the reopening of schools around the state.

The columns on the Francis Quadrangle at the University of Missouri.

University of Missouri still preparing for students return to campus

July 28, 2020 2:06 PM Nathalie Jones

Move-in day for the University of Missouri is just over two weeks away and school officials are prepared for students to come back.

Missouri pediatricians and state health department encourage well-child visits and vaccinations

July 28, 2020 11:22 AM Zola Crowder

Health department officials are encouraging parents to take their children for well-child visits and recommend getting kids vaccinated.

CPS offering webinars on the return to learn

July 28, 2020 5:39 AM Brittany Wiley

CPS is hosting a series of live and pre-recorded webinars ahead of the return to learning in the fall.

Columbia teachers’ union recommends later start date for in-person classes

July 27, 2020 8:08 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Missouri National Education Association released a report Monday with recommendations for the start of classes at Columbia Public Schools.

Mid-Missouri businesses relying more on online shopping

July 25, 2020 7:12 AM Ben Fein

As COVID-19 continues to impact every day life, many business owners in Mid-Missouri are having to accommodate to increased online traffic.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County Courthouse worker tests positive for COVID-19, many court cases canceled

July 24, 2020 11:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fulton Public Schools release re-entry plan for upcoming school year

July 24, 2020 2:12 PM Ben Fein

The district sent out an E-Mail this morning with the schools “Return to Learn,” plan.

MU Faculty Council questions chancellor’s comments on critics

July 23, 2020 10:06 PM Amber Tabeling

Some faculty at the University of Missouri voiced concerns Thursday over MU Interim Chancellor Mun Choi’s recent comments about people who criticized the university.

University of Missouri will not outsource custodians at this time

July 23, 2020 3:16 PM Matthew Sanders

University of Missouri leaders said Thursday that the school will not outsource its custodial work, for now.

COVID-19 will change how students ride school buses in the fall

July 23, 2020 2:31 PM Zola Crowder

Starting in the fall some Mid-Missouri public schools will have new regulations in place for students who use school buses.

Centralia Public Schools continues discussions on resuming fall classes

July 22, 2020 9:04 PM Sydney Olsen

School is set to resume at Centralia Public Schools on August 24, and leaders are working to decide what that will look like during COVID-19.

Private schools plan for in-person learning this fall

July 22, 2020 6:29 PM Nathalie Jones

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Many private schools are putting the final touches on plans that will be sent out to parents by the beginning of August. While private institutions are not directly under the state, they still have to comply with local health guidelines. Helias Catholic High School said students will be back in school,