Missouri schools to stay closed through end of academic year
Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday said he is ordering that all public and charter schools remain closed through the end of the school year.
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UM System president says plans being studied for reducing staff
During a news conference Thursday, University of Missouri System President Mun Choi said the system could face a $180 million funding shortfall because of COVID-19 and that leaders are going over plans to furlough and lay off employees.
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JC Schools continues online learning, commencement ceremonies still undecided
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is battling most of the same issues schools around the country are facing right now. JC Schools Superintendent Larry Linthacum says the district is working with staff and parents to get students what they need to learn, including WiFi and food. “I’d say it’s going well but
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Fulton Public Schools extends closure through May 1
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CPS adjusts to new alternative learning methods after pause
Columbia Public Schools began alternative learning again Wednesday morning after a pause to refocus its methods for teaching remotely.
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VIDEO: CPS Superintendent talks changes to alternate learning
Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17 News on Monday morning to discuss changes for CPS students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Columbia Public Schools bracing for economic impacts of COVID-19
While the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak’s blow to the economy hasn’t hit Columbia Public Schools, the district said it is looking into the possibility.
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Kansas City Public Schools suspends free meals amid outbreak
Kansas City Public Schools has suspended its free meal distribution program for students after a food service worker helping with the effort tested positive for COVID-19.
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VIDEO: CPS learning plans, explained for kids
Columbia Public Schools announced its learning plans for amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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MU to continue online learning through summer term
The University of Missouri said Monday remote learning will continue through the 2020 summer term as COVID-19 spreads across the US.
Continue Reading CPS updates alternative learning plan, plan to restart on Wednesday
Columbia Public Schools announced an update to its alternative learning plan on Monday amid the spread of COVID-19.
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CPS educators discuss potential learning methods
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.
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State reps say K-12 education should prepare for budget restrictions or cuts
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.
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MU responds to ‘Zoombombing’ incidents
University of Missouri leaders released a statement Wednesday in response to disruptions during Zoom sessions.
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CPS faces challenges with alternative learning methods
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.
Continue Reading Columbia Public Schools pauses classes for three days
Columbia Public Schools put a three day pause on classes the district announced Wednesday morning.
Continue Reading MU to offer satisfactory-unsatisfactory grading system
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.
Continue Reading CPS faces adversity on the first day of remote learning
Columbia Public Schools students and families hit an early yet short-lived roadblock in their first day of distance learning Monday.
Continue Reading Columbia teachers prep for “brand new” way of teaching after spring break
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.
Continue Reading CPS offering free meals, internet hotspots for students
Columbia Public Schools plans to start up its Grab-and-Go meal service Monday.
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