Education Archives

Lincoln University raises annual fundraising goal after surpassing the previous goal

January 9, 2020 5:41 PM Matt Ragsdale

The campaign, which started July 1, 2019, has already raised $1.7 million months before the deadline.

Jefferson City School District looking to add new buildings

January 9, 2020 6:04 AM Brittany Wiley

District officials say nine of the districts 13 kindergarten through 8th grade buildings are at or over capacity and the other four buildings are nearing capacity.

DESE’s $400 million plan for teacher raises in Missouri faces challenges

December 31, 2019 3:47 PM Joe McLean

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education presented a plan to the state’s board of education in early December which would provide teachers a pay raise and target hard-to-fill positions with additional pay incentives.

Two women sue MU over handling of Title IX complaints against Terrence Phillips

December 31, 2019 5:00 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women claim the University of Missouri’s Title IX office mishandled their sexual assault and stalking allegations against former basketball player Terrence Phillips. The federal lawsuit from Jane Does 1 and 2 accuse university officials of not properly following their own rules. That includes a failure to fully investigate a claim

Former MU medical school associate dean wants changes to lawsuit against school

December 30, 2019 9:47 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The former associate dean of the University of Missouri School of Medicine wants to change her lawsuit against the school. Dr. Rachel Brown filed the initial lawsuit in December 2017, seeking to get her job back or for her salary and benefits paid from now until her retirement. Brown, who is white,

Columbia officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in child's death.

Columbia police officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in child’s death

December 30, 2019 4:44 PM Molly Stawinoga

Andria Heese, an officer for the Columbia Police Department, was charged with first-degree manslaughter in a child’s death.

Officials investigating East St. Louis homicide after body found in school parking lot

December 29, 2019 3:32 PM Sydney Olsen

Fox 2 News in St. Louis reports Illinois State Police are investigating a homicide in East St. Louis after the body of an unidentified man was found Sunday morning.

Downtown Columbia apartments will become Mizzou residence hall

December 20, 2019 4:58 PM Jasmine Ramirez

A University of Missouri spokesman said Friday that every floor of The Rise on Ninth will be used as student housing next school year.

MU and Hillsdale College split endowment in settlement

December 18, 2019 10:49 PM Alec Pettus

MU keeps $4.7 million of gift in settlement COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri and Hillsdale College, located in Hillsdale, Michigan, have agreed to settle a lawsuit against MU. The lawsuit involved a donation of $5 million from Sherlock Hibbs back in 2002. The money was meant to fund six faculty positions in the

Canceling classes is “hardest decision” for some Columbia school leaders

December 17, 2019 3:29 PM Connor Hirsch

With winter weather in full swing, school leaders face tough decisions on whether to call off school.

JC Schools sees only minimal bus delays amid Tuesday’s late start, district said

December 17, 2019 3:19 PM Joe McLean

Officials with the Jefferson City School District said everything went as expected during Tuesday morning’s adjusted start time.

Columbia Public Schools closed Tuesday; Jefferson City to start late

December 16, 2019 2:36 PM Matthew Sanders

Three school districts called off Tuesday classes as another round of snow fell on Mid-Missouri.

School districts across central Missouri cancel Monday classes

December 15, 2019 6:39 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens of school districts in Central Missouri have called off school for Monday due to the winter storm moving through the area. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for Sunday and Monday. You can find the latest forecast here. Columbia Public Schools and the Jefferson City School

State department of education releases expenditures per student

December 13, 2019 6:32 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released Thursday how much money is allocated per public school student in the state.

Alcohol sales at MU football games totaling more than $600,000

December 13, 2019 6:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri sold alcohol at football games for the first time in 2019.

Columbia psychologist faces sodomy charges in Boone and St. Louis Counties

December 12, 2019 6:17 PM Sydney Olsen

Kurt Bumby, 50, from Columbia is charged with two counts of statutory sodomy in Boone County and two counts of sodomy in St. Louis County.

Fr. Tolton Catholic High School principal not renewing contract

December 11, 2019 10:08 PM Katie Greathouse

The principal at Fr. Tolton Catholic High School has decided not to renew her position for the next school year, according to a news release.

CPS: No evidence of wrongdoing during Jackson football game

December 10, 2019 4:41 PM Barry Mangold

An investigation into student conduct at a high school football game found no sign of misconduct, according to Columbia Public Schools.

Jefferson City Schools considering two new buildings to address overcrowding

December 9, 2019 10:35 PM Barry Mangold

Seven middle and elementary school buildings in the Jefferson City School District will use trailers next year to fit every student comfortably, which is not ideal, according to Superintendent Larry Linthacum. “(A trailer) can be a learning environment, but it’s not part of ours to become a premier school district in the state,” Linthacum said

Columbia Board of Education approves revised seclusion, isolation and restraint policy

December 9, 2019 4:16 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Board of Education will consider items including a final reading of a revised policy on seclusion, isolation and restraint of students when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday.