Education Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like what you see in Memorial Stadium renderings?

April 19, 2024 3:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

The public got its first look Thursday at the concept for a massive project to improve Memorial Stadium.

Students, alumni react positively to renderings of MU stadium upgrade

April 18, 2024 12:15 PM Mitchell Kaminski

A committee of the University of Missouri Board of Curators on Thursday received an update on plans to improve the north end zone at Memorial Stadium.

No injuries reported after trash can catches fire at Shepard Boulevard Elementary in Columbia

April 18, 2024 6:47 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire was reported in a trash can at Shepard Boulevard Elementary in Columbia on Thursday. According to an email sent from Columbia Fire Department spokeswoman Katherine Rodriguez, firefighters were called to the school at 11:36 a.m. and the first unit arrived within four minutes. The department did not say what caused

University of Missouri 5-year capital plan includes millions of dollars for new construction and research

April 18, 2024 12:06 PM Morgan Buresh

The University of Missouri Board of Curators on Thursday approved a $321 million capital plan.

Missouri House passes bill that would allow charter schools in Boone County

April 18, 2024 4:09 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri lawmakers passed a bill on Thursday that would allow charter schools to operate in Boone County. Senate Bill 727 mentions that school districts in Boone County would be added to the list of districts where a charter school could be operated. The bill would also expand K-12 private school scholarships statewide

Columbia Board of Education approves Phase 1 of attendance area changes

April 17, 2024 4:54 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education on Wednesday approved a new elementary school attendance area change during a special session. The board approved an option that would move 59 students to Russell Boulevard from Fairview Elementary, feeding Fairview Elementary into two schools, instead of three. The measure passed 5-1, with Boardmember April Ferrao

Columbia Public Schools warns of potential ‘scam’ targeting athletic partners

April 11, 2024 12:14 PM Morgan Buresh

Columbia Public Schools has sent out a message to its athletic sponsors and Battle High School families warning of a potential scam.

Stephens College president to retire in May 2025

April 11, 2024 4:18 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stephens College President Dianne Lynch will retire in May 2025, according to a Thursday press release. Lynch began working at Stephens College in 2009, the release states. “Under President Lynch’s leadership, Stephens College has flourished, embarking on numerous transformative initiatives that have enriched academic programs and significantly enhanced campus life,” Stephens College

Mid-Missouri school districts still battling low attendance rates four years after pandemic

April 10, 2024 11:17 AM Hannah Falcon, Morgan Buresh

The number of chronically absent students in Missouri has increased in the past five years, and some of Mid-Missouri’s largest school districts are experiencing the trend.

Southern Boone Board of Education appoints Heather Brown as new member

April 10, 2024 5:24 PM Ryan Shiner

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Heather Brown has been picked to join the Southern Boone Board of Education, a Wednesday press release from a school district spokesman says. The Board was looking to fill a vacancy after Board member Crystal Branch passed away, according to previous reporting. Branch died on Feb. 24. The school district announced it

Columbia Public Schools to host meeting for attendance area options

April 10, 2024 4:44 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia Public Schools will convene a special session of the board of education next week to consider new elementary school attendance areas.

Columbia Public Schools will roll out weapons detection systems at high schools in the fall

April 9, 2024 11:43 AM Morgan Buresh

Columbia Public Schools approved a bid with Communications Technologies Inc. for weapons detection systems at its board of education meeting Monday night.

Columbia Board of Education to discuss weapon detection system at meeting

April 8, 2024 7:02 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday the Columbia Board of Education is expected to approve a bid from Communications Technology Inc. to provide weapon detection systems for all three comprehensive high schools. CPS had an interview team comprised of six members to review proposals from six vendors. After the interview process, the team selected Alliance Technology

Students experiencing high test anxiety

April 6, 2024 7:24 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As students return from spring break and prepare for end-of-year testing, several of them could experience high test anxiety. Several students around the country and of all grade levels can experience test anxiety, but it’s normal for anyone who has to take a test. Dr. Arpit Aggarwal from MU Health said moderate

Vigil in memory of Riley Strain held on University of Missouri campus

April 4, 2024 6:11 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A vigil in honor of Riley Strain was planned to take place at Traditions Plaza on the University of Missouri campus Thursday. Strain was a 22-year-old student who went missing on a trip with his fraternity to Nashville, Tennessee. His body was recovered last month from the Cumberland River. Nashville police said

UM System announces enrollment deadline extension, citing changes to FAFSA

April 4, 2024 3:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The enrollment deadline for the University of Missouri System has been extended to May 15, according to a Thursday release from the university. UM announced the extension because of changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the release states. Distribution of financial aid offers for enrolling students is expected to

Storm shelter at Battle Elementary is one step closer to being built

April 3, 2024 7:44 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee on Wednesday recommended a plan that includes adding a storm shelter to Battle Elementary School. It is now up Board of Education to approve the project. The International Building Code, adopted in 2015, requires educational buildings with an occupant load of 50 or more to have a

Columbia Board of Education president urges staff to oppose charter school bill

April 3, 2024 5:02 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Board of Education President Suzette Waters sent a letter to Columbia Public School employees, urging them to voice their opposition to a bill that could bring charter schools to Boone County. ABC 17 News received the letter from an email from a CPS spokesperson. Boone County superintendents previously voiced their opposition