Education Archives

Columbia superintendent gets raise in new contract

May 10, 2022 10:50 AM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia Board of Education approved a new contract for Superintendent Brian Yearwood on Monday.

Columbia Board of Education votes to update seclusion and restraint policy

May 9, 2022 4:35 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia Board of Education is meeting Monday night to discuss an update to its seclusion and restraint policy.

Summer camps being hit by inflation

May 9, 2022 11:54 AM Erika McGuire

The school year is coming to an end with children hanging up their backpacks and parents looking for summer programs to keep their children busy during the break.

University of Missouri to replace oaks on Francis Quadrangle

May 9, 2022 1:25 PM Matthew Sanders

Fifteen trees more than 70 years old will be removed and replaced from the Francis Quadrangle at the University of Missouri starting this month.

Columbia Board of Education to discuss contract for summer feeding program at Douglass Park

May 9, 2022 8:54 AM Zachary Farwell

The Columbia Board of Education could approve a contract for a summer feeding program at Monday night’s meeting.

MUPD officer dies after battle with brain cancer

May 6, 2022 12:54 PM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri Police Department officer has died following a battle with cancer. Officer Mitchel Smith, 27, died from brain cancer on Thursday morning, according to the police department. Smith had resigned from MUPD but remained part of the police department’s family during his fight against cancer. “It is a very

Blair Oaks superintendent still on paid leave

May 6, 2022 10:44 PM Lucas Geisler

The school district confirmed that Jones will receive a stipend while on leave.

16-year-old that died in a car wreck Wednesday night was a student at School of the Osage

May 6, 2022 11:27 AM Kennedy Miller

The teen driver killed in a crash Wednesday night on Highway 42 in Miller County was Baily Luttrell, a student and athlete at the School of the Osage, the district superintendent said Friday morning.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should criminal charges be filed for an MU freshman’s alcohol poisoning?

May 6, 2022 1:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri said Thursday that a criminal investigation into a fraternity event that left a freshman with severe alcohol poisoning is ongoing.

13 University of Missouri students sanctioned in fraternity alcohol poisoning; more settlements reached

May 5, 2022 9:41 AM Matthew Sanders

Thirteen students in a now-defunct University of Missouri fraternity under scrutiny after a freshman pledge’s alcohol poisoning are being sanctioned, MU said in a news release Thursday.

MU building demolition plan begins Wednesday, some students fighting for historic building to stay

May 4, 2022 6:59 PM Leila Mitchell

Mizzou officials announced Wednesday, the first phase of their demolition plan, which will remove nine buildings and other structures from the campus, has begun

Family attorney speaks out after restraining order goes into effect against a former Tuscumbia High School teacher

May 4, 2022 11:58 AM Chanel Porter

A former Tuscumbia High School teacher is set to be arraigned Tuesday after multiple victims accused him of sexual misconduct charges.

Ashland police to stop directing traffic outside schools

May 4, 2022 11:42 AM Erika McGuire

Traffic control at the intersection of South Henry Clay Boulevard and East Liberty Lane in Ashland has been put to a stop after an officer was struck by a car while directing traffic on Tuesday.

Missouri lawmakers approve teacher pay raises in state budget conference committee

May 4, 2022 6:01 PM Hannah Falcon

During Teachers Appreciation Week, lawmakers in Jefferson City showed their appreciation by approving a raise in the base salary for Missouri educators.

Lincoln, MU get ready for graduation

May 4, 2022 3:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

More than 5,820 to receive degrees from Mizzou and Lincoln University will award degrees in more than 30 areas of study during spring commencement ceremonies.

Family of student in MU fraternity hazing case reaches more settlements

May 4, 2022 12:31 PM Matthew Sanders

The family of Daniel Santulli, a University of Missouri freshman left unable to communicate or walk after severe alcohol poisoning, has reached more settlements in its lawsuit against fraternity members.

Blair Oaks superintendent on leave of absence

May 4, 2022 9:23 AM Matthew Sanders

Blair Oaks Superintendent Jim Jones is on a leave of absence, the school district said.

Sheriff: Blair Oaks students made violent comments on school bus

May 4, 2022 8:59 AM Matthew Sanders

Two students talking about committing violence at school while riding on a bus led to the lockdown of the Blair Oaks School District campus Tuesday, Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler said.

Hallsville School District names new high school principal

May 3, 2022 2:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Hallsville School District has announced that Matthew Cooley has been named the new principal of the Hallsville High School for the 2022-2023 school year. He will officially begin work as the new principal on July 1. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue having a positive impact on the

Blair Oaks locked down after ‘possible threat’

May 3, 2022 1:00 PM Matthew Sanders

A “possible threat” to the district led Blair Oaks administrators to lock down the campus Tuesday morning, the district said in a news release.