THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports mid-Missouri leading 40th COVID-19 related death
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Columbia businesses talk about impacts of Mizzou going virtual after Thanksgiving break
The President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Matt McCormick said there could be a number of impacts on the business community including staffing…
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Columbia Public Schools, Boone County health officials question new COVID-19 school guidance
New state guidance that loosens quarantine rules for school students would come with difficulties in Columbia Public Schools, the district’s top…
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More than 840 COVID-19 violations reported this fall at University of Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri officials say 841 reports have been forwarded to the student accountability office for COVID-19…
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No food code violations at four Jefferson City schools
Four elementary schools had zero violations during October inspections.…
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State school leaders continue to battle staffing issues as Jefferson City middle and high schools go back online
According to the district, Thursday will be the last day of in-seat learning for those students, and students will not have class Friday so staff can…
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Sturgeon R-V School district moves to remote learning
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Fulton Board of Education set to discuss school closure policies as student transition to distance learning
The Fulton Board of Education will be updated by district staff Wednesday, as almost all of the district’s buildings have temporarily…
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Mid-Missouri schools plan for snow days amid COVID-19 pandemic
Columbia Public Schools spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said CPS will still have snow days for students and staff even if students are learning…
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Enrollment in Missouri public schools declines by 3.2%
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Enrollment in Missouri’s public schools dropped 3.2% this school year as the education system grapples with the…
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University of Missouri System advisory committee approves construction of new children’s hospital
An advisory committee to the University of Missouri System Board of Curators approved a plan to build a new children’s hospital in…
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TUESDAY UPDATES: CPS 14-day rate continues to rise; Cole County reports 65 new COVID-19 cases
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Parents and teachers have mixed emotions about Columbia Public Schools returning to virtual learning
Some parents say they are frustrated after the Columbia Board of Education voted to send elementary students back to virtual learning on Nov. 16.…
Continue Reading Mid-Missouri schools switch to online learning over COVID-19 concerns
Several mid-Missouri schools are switching to virtual learning through November over concerns with…
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Columbia Board of Education votes to return to virtual learning next Monday for elementary students
As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to grow in Boone County and Columbia, leaders of Columbia Public Schools are discussing what this means for…
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Jefferson City School District confident in traditional learning as COVID-19 cases climb in Cole County
The Jefferson City Board of Education will hear from top district staff Monday, as COVID-19 cases in the area continue to…
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Rally stressing safe return planned before Columbia Board of Education meeting
Some Columbia residents have organized a rally they hope will show support for Columbia Public Schools teachers, staff, students and community…
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MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports new COVID-19 death
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WATCH: Columbia superintendent talks plans amid COVID-19 spike
The CPS superintendent joined ABC 17 News This Morning…
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Columbia Public Schools family and teachers discuss possibility of full district going back to in-person learning
The board will discuss allowing both middle and high school students to return to the classroom within the next month. Superintendent Dr. Peter…
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