Education Archives

Gov. Parson signs $2.5 million bill for tobacco prevention and cessation programming

August 3, 2022 10:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson was at MU Health Care on Wednesday to discuss tobacco use prevention.

Suspect accused in MU hazing incident requests case to be moved out of Boone County

August 2, 2022 7:14 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the 11 men charged in the University of Missouri Fraternity hazing incident wants to see his case moved out of Boone County. Thomas Shultz, who is a former Phi Gamma Delta member, had a court appearance on Tuesday for his request to have his case moved. His attorney, Brent Haden,

Jefferson City Special Learning Center using pandemic relief funds to expand

July 20, 2022 4:25 PM Hannah Falcon

Jefferson City Special Learning Center wants to double its capacity to teach children with special needs by creating a new facility with the help of state funding.

Columbia Police Department hold school safety training at John Warner Middle School

July 20, 2022 5:46 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police and Columbia Public Schools held an active shooter training exercise on Wednesday at John Warner Middle School in Southwest Columbia. The training exercise was a chance for officers and school personnel to put plans into action when it comes to an active shooter situation here in Columbia. “It involved both the initial response to the

Southern Boone School District places superintendent on leave

July 15, 2022 9:31 AM Zachary Farwell

In a letter sent out to families and students, the school district announced that Superintendent Chris Felmlee was placed on leave Thursday.

Former MU engineering official charged with felony stealing, credit card fraud

July 14, 2022 3:14 PM Matthew Sanders

A former official in the University of Missouri’s College of Engineering has been charged with stealing from the school after investigations by MU and the highway patrol.

Columbia school board accepts grant for gender-affirming closet

July 11, 2022 8:51 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education accepted a $10,000 grant on Monday to create a gender-affirming closet for some high school students. The board approved the grant award at its Monday meeting to establish a closet for students at Rock Bridge High School that allows them to find clothing fitting

Man charged in MU hazing case pleads not guilty

July 11, 2022 10:33 AM Matthew Sanders

One of two men charged with hazing after a University of Missouri fraternity pledge was left disabled by alcohol poisoning pleaded not guilty Monday.

Police send Marshall rape investigation findings to courts

July 8, 2022 9:05 PM Marina Diaz

The Marshall Police Department has referred two of the alleged attackers to court officials in connection with an alleged rape that took place at a party after prom in May.

Blair Oaks enters separation agreement with former superintendent Jim Jones

July 8, 2022 9:27 PM Matthew Sanders

The former longtime superintendent of the Blair Oaks School District will have his access to the campus limited for five years under a separation agreement outlining the terms of his retirement.

University of Missouri reaches settlement with former football assistant coach Dooley

July 7, 2022 5:15 PM Matthew Sanders

A trial in a former Mizzou football assistant coach’s lawsuit against the university has been canceled after the two sides reached a settlement, according to court records.

Columbia Board of Education recommends next Russell Boulevard Elementary School principal

July 7, 2022 3:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Columbia Board of Education is recommending Kerri Graham to be the next principal at Russell Boulevard Elementary School for the 2022‐23 school year.

MU Health Care CEO stepping down this month

July 5, 2022 11:50 AM Matthew Sanders

Curtright is leaving to take a job in Oklahoma as COO at OU Health, MU Health said in a news release Tuesday. He has led MU Health Care since 2016.

Blair Oaks superintendent retires after nearly two month leave of absence

July 1, 2022 5:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Blair Oaks Superintendent Jim Jones announced his retirement effective Thursday.

MSHSAA doesn’t expect any changes following Supreme Court ruling

June 30, 2022 8:17 PM ABC 17 News Team

As the Supreme Court continues to hand down decisions this week, one decision took a look at prayer at sporting events.

Gov. Parson signs record $47.5 billion state budget; billions to education and workforce development

June 30, 2022 6:19 PM Kennedy Miller

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a record $47.5 billion 2023 state budget, highlighting more money to Missouri educators among others.

MU fires three after College of Engineering audit

June 30, 2022 11:47 AM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri fired three employees after an audit of the College of Engineering that was launched after allegations of financial mismanagement, MU said in a news release Thursday.