UM Board of Curators creates plan to combat inflation rates
The University of Missouri System Board of Curators met on Thursday to discuss the Five-year Capital Plans for MU, and to address the rising inflation rates.
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Columbia Board of Education approves salary increases, collective bargaining agreement
The Columbia Board of Education voted Thursday to increase pay for all district employees and approved a collective bargaining agreement that ups base pay for teachers.
Continue Reading UM Board of Curators to meet Thursday, set to discuss inflation
The UM Board of Curators are set to meet Thursday morning at 9 a.m. at Missouri S&T and are scheduled to discuss inflation at the university among other topics.
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Former teacher speaks about Columbia Public School lawsuit, claims retaliation over isolation rooms
A former Columbia Public School teacher alleges in a newly filed lawsuit that she was “forced out” of the district for taking and sharing photos of rooms used to isolate students at the district’s school for children with special educational needs.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the state provide more funding for Lincoln University?
Lincoln University has struggled with funding woes in recent years.
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MU professor serving on panel to improve nursing home care nationwide
The pandemic highlighted issues nursing homes nationwide have faced for years, like staffing shortages and inadequate funding and pay, according to a new report.
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Former teacher sues Columbia Public Schools, alleging retaliation over isolation rooms
Angela Jolley says in the lawsuit filed last week in Boone County that CPS administrators began to “punish” her after she took photos of isolation rooms used at the district’s CORE building and shared them with the media.
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Columbia Public Schools asks for dismissal of AG’s mask mandate lawsuit
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Columbia Public Schools called the Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s lawsuit over its former mask rule moot since the district dropped its mandate. The district asked Judge Joshua Devine to dismiss the attorney general’s January lawsuit on Thursday. The district argued that it no longer has a policy requiring masks that
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State Rep. Basye amendment limiting transgender athletes’ rights approved in Missouri House
The Missouri House this week approved an amendment that would allow school districts to hold votes to prohibit transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams.
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Judge to hear motions to dismiss lawsuit against Phi Gamma Delta
A Boone County judge could rule on several motions to dismiss a lawsuit against a former University of Missouri fraternity over a pledge’s hospitalization from alcohol poisoning.
Continue Reading MU Board of Curators’ Health Affairs Committee gives update on children’s hospital construction
The MU Board of Curators’ Health Affairs Committee met Thursday to discuss multiple reports including an update on the children’s hospital construction.
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School resource officers talk about creating trust with the Battle High School community
School resource officers have returned to some Columbia high schools for a little over a month now, after the city approved a contract with Columbia police and Columbia Public Schools.
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First Lady Jill Biden visits Whiteman Air Force Base Wednesday
Watch Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona speak at Knob Noster High School in the player above. KNOB NOSTER, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday, First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster. The two highlighted the Month of the Military Child Program and other programs
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Columbia Public Schools Foundation gives out $2,500 grants to schools
COLUMBIA, Mo. The Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF) will give out thousands of dollars in grants to celebrate its 25th anniversary. On Wednesday, the foundation plans to visit Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary, Lange Middle School, and other schools to give out $2,500 grants. CPSF-Press-Release-25th-Anniversary-Grants-04-22Download “It’s our own version of the prize patrol,” said CPSF Board
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Resolution reached in lawsuit filed against Moberly School District by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office filed suit against the Moberly School District in Nov. 2021 for failing to comply with the Sunshine Law.
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Jefferson City School District announces two new principals, new deputy superintendent
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District announced the hiring of two new middle school principals and a new deputy superintendent. The district named Dr. Heather Beaulieu as the new deputy superintendent beginning July 1, 2022. Beaulieu will succeed Bryan McGraw, who will transition to the role of superintendent. Dr. Heather Beaulieu “The
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Columbia Board of Education tables grant for gender-affirming closet
The Columbia Board of Education is considering a grant application to pay for a gender-affirming closet at Rock Bridge High School.
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Lincoln University names new men’s basketball coach
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ( Lincoln University tabbed former UCF assistant Jimmy Drew its new men’s basketball coach on Tuesday morning. Drew joins the Blue Tigers program following a six-year run as an assistant coach and director of basketball operations at the University of Central Florida, under head coach Johnny Dawkins. In his time in sunshine
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Columbia Board of Education to discuss coronavirus relief funds for nature school
A proposal to spend millions of coronavirus recovery dollars for a “nature school” in Columbia will come before the Columbia Board of Education on Monday.
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Universities’ projects up for discussion as Missouri House leaders work on budget
Missouri House of Representatives Budget Committee meets Monday at noon to discuss proposed budget items for public universities’ capital projects.
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