MAP testing scores still below pre-pandemic levels
The state released new MAP testing results Tuesday showing scores are still below pre-pandemic levels.
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Hallsville school board approves updated COVID-19 guidelines
The Hallsville Board of Education voted Wednesday night to approve the district’s updated plan for a safe return amid COVID-19.
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Mizzou students move into residence halls ahead of fall semester
Mizzou students started moving into their residence halls this week ahead of the new school year.
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Students return to University of Missouri campus, along with their money
Thousands of college students are coming back to Mid-Missouri this week, along with the extra money they pump into the local economy.
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WATCH: Missouri education commissioner on school security after Uvalde
ABC 17 News interviewed Missouri Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven about a variety of topics for our Back to School Headquarters coverage.
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New state analysis shows extent of lost instruction time from COVID-19 pandemic
A new state analysis shows the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic led to loads of lost classroom time for students around Missouri.
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School districts find success in hiring teachers ahead of school year
Local school districts say they have hired more teachers ahead of the start of the school year after dealing with a shortage last year.
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Bus driver shortage remains an issue nationwide as Mid-Missouri students return
Thousands of Mid-Missouri students will be starting the 2022-2023 school year within the next two weeks but getting to school might be an issue.
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Vaccinations required for Mid-Missouri students before returning to school
Health officials with MU Health Care are reminding parents across Missouri to vaccinate their children, before returning to the classroom.
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Attorney for former MU pledge calls for stricter fraternity policies on college campuses
One of 11 people charged in connection with a suspected hazing incident at a former Mizzou fraternity appeared in court virtually Monday.
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Inflation affects cost of back-to-school supplies
As students grab their backpacks filled with school supplies and head back into the classroom, inflation continues to affect family budgets and now the cost of basic school supplies.
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Last-minute ways to save in Mid-Missouri on back-to-school supplies
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new school year is approaching as Mid-Missouri families deal with inflation. There are still ways to save money on last-minute back-to-school purchases. In Columbia, PowerHouse Community Development plans to host a back-to-school bash Friday from 2 until 6 p.m. at the MU Health Pavilion on Ash Street. Children that attend the
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School safety priority for new Jefferson City police chief
Jefferson City’s new chief of police said he is working to keep students safe once school’s back in session.Â
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Food bank to collect donations Friday for Boone County students
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri plans to collect donations Friday for Boone County students. Workers will host the Pack School Pantries Food & Fund Drive at the Columbia Mall in the northeast parking lot near Wendy’s from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The donations are expected to go to
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Blair Oaks hires interim superintendent
The Blair Oaks School District has hired an administrator with decades of experience in Missouri as its interim superintendent.
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Some Columbia Public Schools sports teams asking for drivers for athletic events
Some Columbia Public Schools sports teams are asking for help to get kids to and from athletic events this year.
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More than 1 million Missourians lack internet but the issue in Columbia is reliability
Even in metropolitan areas, such as Columbia, access is not always reliable.
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Blair Oaks School Board tables transgender student policy discussion
The board was prompted to take a look at the policy when someone wrote a letter frustrated about the policy.
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Columbia Board of Education hold discussion on possible public speaking policy changes
The Columbia Board of Education will meet Monday night to discuss updates to its public speaking policy, a proposal some are concerned may discourage the community’s participation in future meetings.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does the tax holiday save you significant money?
Missouri had its annual back-to-school sales tax holiday over the weekend.
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