Education Archives

Jefferson City School District settles discrimination case for $1.2 million

September 16, 2022 4:42 PM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City School District has settled a lawsuit filed by a former employee for more than $1.2 million.

Missourians won’t have to pay taxes on student loan debt forgiveness

September 15, 2022 12:04 PM Kennedy Miller

Missourians won’t have to pay taxes on federal student loan debt forgiveness, according to Missouri’s Department of Revenue.

Blair Oaks school board releases statement after removing district’s transgender policy

September 14, 2022 7:07 PM Kennedy Miller

The Blair Oaks Board of Education said Wednesday it plans to address the needs of transgender students on an individual basis after the board voted unanimously to get rid of its transgender policy during a meeting Tuesday night.

Records show bullying is most commonly reported concern to hotline so far this school year

September 14, 2022 8:35 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Bullying continues to be the number one issue reported to Missouri’s anonymous school safety hotline, Courage2Report. Last month, there were 10 reports of bullying – repeat harassment made to Courage2Report. There were five school shooting threats, and four threats to kill. Over the past three years, bullying – repeated harassment, has been

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have an opinion on the Columbia school board’s new public comment policy?

September 14, 2022 2:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Board of Education approved a new public comment policy Monday night in a split vote.

Police continue to investigate Jefferson City bus crash that injured nine

September 13, 2022 5:21 PM Kennedy Miller

Ameren Missouri crews were outside the school Tuesday afternoon repairing the crash damage.

Blair Oaks Board of Education removes transgender policy

September 13, 2022 9:48 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Blair Oaks Board of Education removed a policy related to transgender students at its meeting Tuesday night. The board voted to remove policy 2115, which allowed students to choose a name and pronoun by which they identify and to dress according to their gender identity. The policy also allowed students

Columbia Public Schools using charter buses for after-school activities amid bus driver shortage

September 13, 2022 8:37 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A bus driver shortage is affecting after-school activities in Columbia. Three weeks into the school year, Columbia Public Schools says it is able to cover its 120 daily bus routes, but the district has had to bring on extra help to get kids to after-school activities. Student Transportation of America is lacking

Blair Oaks R-II Board of Education to discuss transgender policy

September 13, 2022 5:56 AM Ben Fein

Blair Oaks Board of Education is set to meet at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday night and is set to approve the district’s transgender policy among other items.

Columbia Board of Education approves updated public speaking policy

September 12, 2022 4:27 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia Board of Education has its first meeting of the school year Monday night and the agenda includes topics such as changes to the board’s public speaking policy, security upgrades and COVID-19 plans.

Downtown Columbia bar training employees to spot dangerous behavior

September 12, 2022 11:58 AM Ethan Heinz

A Columbia bar has partnered with a national organization to help its staff members recognize unsafe behavior.

Volleyball players injured when Jefferson City bus rolls into dumpster

September 12, 2022 5:39 PM Matthew Sanders

Nine Jefferson City High School students were hurt Monday afternoon when the volleyball team bus rolled backward into a parked truck and a dumpster.

Columbia honors victims of Sept. 11 on 21 year anniversary

September 11, 2022 6:46 PM Leila Mitchell

Twenty-one years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, members of the Columbia community came together Sunday to remember the victims and those who heroically risked their lives to help others.

Business Loop 70 CID looks ahead to Mizzou North demolition

September 11, 2022 5:10 AM Katie Greathouse

The executive director of the Loop CID says she thinks there is potential for the land that houses Mizzou North.

Lincoln falls big in home opener with Northwest Missouri

September 10, 2022 5:43 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Lincoln Blue Tigers fell hard in the homer opener 58-20 against Northwest Missouri State. LU scored on the opening drive with a 65-yard touchdown to Aderias Ealy, but the Blue Tigers didn’t find the end zone again until the second half. The Bearcats put up a big 23 points in

Threat made on Morgan County R-II school bus deemed not credible

September 9, 2022 1:46 PM Zachary Farwell

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Investigators determined a threat made Friday morning on a Morgan County R-II school bus isn’t credible. The school district posted on Facebook that the possible threat was made on school bus #19. A message was also sent out to the families of students who ride the bus. According to Morgan County

Investiture ceremony planned Friday for Lincoln University president

September 9, 2022 5:47 AM Ben Fein

Lincoln University is set to introduce Dr. John B. Moseley as its 21st president Friday afternoon, following a nationwide search.

Gun found in Audrain County student’s book bag

September 8, 2022 4:36 PM Matthew Sanders

A bus driver seized a gun from an elementary school student in the Van-Far School District on Thursday morning, the district said in a message to families.