Parent concerned over CPS mask mandate extension
A CPS parent said her son has been threatened with disciplinary actions and possible denial of graduation if he doesn’t wear a mask under his welding…
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Jefferson City Board of Education votes to keep COVID-19 reentry plan in place
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education voted Thursday night to keep the JC Schools’ COVID-19 reentry plan in place and will…
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Southern Boone School District returns Tuesday with COVID-19 safety measures
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southern Boone School District is returning on Tuesday with an outlined plan of COVID-19 safety measures in place for…
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Southern Boone School District finalizes its return plan
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southern Boone R-I School District has finalized its back-to-school return plan for the in-person learning. The district says…
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Moberly starts school year with new COVID-19 return plan
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Moberly School District kicked off the 2021-22 school year Tuesday with a plan in place to safely return to in-person…
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Jefferson City School District returns to the classroom Monday with COVID-19 protocols in place
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District returns to the classroom on Monday with COVID-19 protocols and precautions in place. In…
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WATCH: Boonville superintendent talks COVID protocols ahead of first day Monday
You can watch the full live interviews with Sarah Marriott starting at 6…
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Southern Boone School District to hold public meetings over return plans
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News sat down with the Superintendent of Southern Boone School District Christopher Felmlee to talk about the…
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WATCH: State teachers association discusses pandemic effects on education
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Blair Oaks Board of Education takes up return plans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News sat down with Superintendent of Blair Oaks R-II School District Jim Jones to talk about the upcoming school year and…
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WATCH: State education commissioner discusses return to learn
Watch live interviews with Commissioner Vandeven on ABC 17 News This Morning at 6…
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Mizzou announces mask requirements and vaccine incentives
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) All Mizzou students, faculty, staff and visitors will have to mask up indoors starting Monday, regardless of vaccination status.…
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WATCH: Columbia’s new superintendent talks about the return to learn
Dr. Brian Yearwood, the new superintendent at Columbia Public Schools, is joining ABC 17 News This Morning on KMIZ…
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WATCH: CPS superintendent talks full return, student vaccinations
CPS Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman will join ABC 17 News This Morning at 6 a.m. Tuesday to talk about the…
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Teachers eligible for vaccine at select pharmacies as CPS to consider five day weeks
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Select pharmacies across Missouri are currently offering coronavirus vaccines to teachers as local education boards look to get…
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WATCH: 5-day school week up for discussion, CPS superintendent says
Dr. Peter Stiepleman expects to talk about the possible change at a board meeting March…
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CPS Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17 News This…
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Substitute teacher shortage remains as Columbia Public Schools students go back to classrooms
As Columbia Public Schools students return to their classrooms this week a situation still looms that could send them back online at least…
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Columbia businesses see uptick in traffic as students return
With the return of students to campus this past weekend, some Columbia businesses have already seen an increase in…
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WATCH: CPS superintendent talks vaccines, in-person learning ahead of planned vote
Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17 News This…
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