Education Archives

East High Street to see new improvements

January 30, 2020 9:08 PM Zach Boetto

Jefferson City and Cole County are working on a joint project that will improve East High Street from Locust Street to Vetter Lane.

MU cancels some school-sponsored trips to China amid coronavirus concerns

January 30, 2020 2:54 PM Matt Ragsdale

The University of Missouri announced on Thursday that new school-sponsored trips to China have been canceled as coronavirus continues to spread.

City, fire district and schools asking for funds in April election

January 29, 2020 12:16 PM Molly Stawinoga

Tuesday was the last opportunity for localities to get measures on the April ballot. Citizens will vote on four measures, all seeking funds, in the election on April 7.

MUPD arrested John McLiney, 19, of Kansas City on Friday after an incident at a residence hall

Suspect in University of Missouri dorm assault case was invited guest

January 27, 2020 5:49 PM Amber Tabeling

University of Missouri police say the man accused of domestic assault inside a dorm over the weekend was an invited guest.

MU officers arrest Kansas City man after incident on campus

January 25, 2020 7:04 PM Barry Mangold

University of Missouri police arrested a Kansas City man investigating an incident at a campus dorm.

Mid-Missouri schools begin to dismiss early as wintry mix falls

January 22, 2020 11:10 AM Matthew Sanders

Schools in the western part of Mid-Missouri were calling early dismissals Wednesday as radar indicated a wintry mix falling.

Jefferson City crews are on standby as winter weather approaches.

As winter weather moves in, Jefferson City officials monitor conditions

January 22, 2020 2:27 PM Molly Stawinoga

Crews with Jefferson City Public Works are on call as the latest weather system heads east.

A new MU health initiative could bring billions in revenue to Missouri by 2045

January 21, 2020 9:22 PM Matt Ragsdale

MU is expected to invest $400 million into the NextGen Precision Health Initiative.

Sturgeon R-V approves 4-day school week

January 20, 2020 8:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Sturgeon School Board approved a vote to have a four-day school week for the 2020-2021 school year. The school district posted on its Facebook page on Tuesday that school leaders made their decision based on a recent district survey. According to the post, 69% of parents, students and staff members approved

Several factors go into canceling after school activities

January 17, 2020 10:25 PM Zach Boetto

Almost all Jefferson City School District sporting events were canceled today because of winter weather. “I would imagine there are people out there saying, the roads are just wet, we could’ve played tonight and you know, maybe but we’re not going to gamble on safety,” Gary Verslues, the Jefferson City School District assistant superintendent said.

New Bloomfield School District approves 4-day school week

January 17, 2020 10:58 PM Matt Ragsdale

The New Bloomfield R-III school board approved a vote to move the school district to a four-day week for the 2020-2021 school year.

University of Missouri System asking state lawmakers for more funding

January 15, 2020 2:28 PM Connor Hirsch

The University of Missouri is asking lawmakers for an increase in funding.

MU severs ties with Confucius Institute after federal changes

January 15, 2020 1:26 PM Madison Fleck

The University of Missouri announced Wednesday it will end its partnership with the Confucius Institute following changes in federal guidelines.

Missouri Military Academy announces new vice president

January 13, 2020 10:43 PM Matt Ragsdale

He was selected out of 70 candidates to serve as the school’s new vice president for institutional advancement.

Rep. Dottie Bailey, R-Eureka, presents her bill on school's using seclusion rooms as a disciplinary measure

Proposal to ban most uses of seclusion rooms in Missouri schools nets bipartisan support

January 13, 2020 9:33 PM Barry Mangold

Some Missouri state lawmakers behind an effort to limit to ban most uses of seclusion rooms, which are small rooms with little to no furniture or accommodations, are hoping to find success early in the 2020 legislative session.

CPS to present new $20 million bond issue outline

January 13, 2020 12:02 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia Public Schools leaders plan to present Monday night a $20 million bond issue plan that includes projects to accommodate continued student population growth and millions of dollars in renovations to an aging middle school.

Jefferson City Schools press pause on building plan

January 13, 2020 11:41 AM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Schools Superintendent Larry Linthacum said Monday that the district will put on hold a plan to construct two buildings to house fifth- and sixth-grade students “after considerable reflection and further input gathering.” Linthacum and district officials had been working for about 10 months on a plan to address overcrowding