Education Archives

University of Missouri System cuts to deal with COVID-19 will have wide-ranging effects

April 14, 2020 9:42 AM Matt Ragsdale

The announcement included a decision on layoffs, restructuring and other cost-saving measures would be made by April 30.

COVID-19 pandemic highlights lack of internet and technology access in rural school districts

April 14, 2020 5:08 PM Connor Hirsch

As school districts are forced to keep their doors shut across the state for the rest of the academic year, remote learning has become the new normal.

Hallsville School District adapts to remote learning

April 14, 2020 4:18 PM Amber Tabeling

Hallsville School District is focusing on flexible learning opportunities, authentic experiences at home and sustaining high-quality teacher-student relationships while schools are closed because of COVID-19.

Tolton hires new president

April 14, 2020 2:00 PM Matt Ragsdale

The release said Daniel Everett from Orange County, California will take over the position.

Columbia school board discusses pay for school bus drivers

April 13, 2020 4:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia School Board will meet for the first time tonight since Governor Mike Parson announced Missouri schools will not hold in-person classes through the remainder of the school year.

Jefferson City School district polling students, parents on graduation preference

April 13, 2020 5:55 PM Connor Hirsch

The Jefferson City Board of Education will meet Monday for the first time since Gov. Mike Parson made the decision to close school buildings across the state for the rest of the school year to fight COVID-19.

WATCH: CPS Superintendent talks graduation, summer school plans

April 13, 2020 8:57 AM Zara Barker

Stiepleman said the district is waiting on more direction from the state to figure out how it should handle summer school plans.

Boone County Jail, MU hospitals boosting disinfectant steps amid virus outbreak

April 10, 2020 12:20 PM Joe McLean

Among its many safety procedures to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Boone County Jail launched a new step Tuesday aimed at killing off traces of the virus that may be lingering on visitors’ clothes.

University of Missouri looking at ways to cut costs amid COVID-19 pandemic

April 9, 2020 7:35 PM Zach Boetto

The University of Missouri is looking for ways to cut costs to account for state financial cuts amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Missouri schools to stay closed through end of academic year

April 9, 2020 2:28 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday said he is ordering that all public and charter schools remain closed through the end of the school year.

UM System president says plans being studied for reducing staff

April 9, 2020 2:37 PM Matt Ragsdale

During a news conference Thursday, University of Missouri System President Mun Choi said the system could face a $180 million funding shortfall because of COVID-19 and that leaders are going over plans to furlough and lay off employees.

JC Schools continues online learning, commencement ceremonies still undecided

April 8, 2020 7:55 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is battling most of the same issues schools around the country are facing right now. JC Schools Superintendent Larry Linthacum says the district is working with staff and parents to get students what they need to learn, including WiFi and food. “I’d say it’s going well but

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Fulton Public Schools extends closure through May 1

April 8, 2020 8:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

CPS adjusts to new alternative learning methods after pause

April 8, 2020 11:58 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools began alternative learning again Wednesday morning after a pause to refocus its methods for teaching remotely.

VIDEO: CPS Superintendent talks changes to alternate learning

April 6, 2020 8:58 AM Zara Barker

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17 News on Monday morning to discuss changes for CPS students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia Public Schools bracing for economic impacts of COVID-19

April 7, 2020 4:28 PM Brittany Wiley

While the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak’s blow to the economy hasn’t hit Columbia Public Schools, the district said it is looking into the possibility.

Kansas City Public Schools suspends free meals amid outbreak

April 7, 2020 10:20 AM Associated Press

Kansas City Public Schools has suspended its free meal distribution program for students after a food service worker helping with the effort tested positive for COVID-19.