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Education

ACT causes further frustration after registration website crashes following months of test cancellations

Continued uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 has caused ACT to cancel tests, some of them last-minute, causing frustration for parents and students who spent time and money preparing. Lora Leuzinger of Ohio spent five hours on the ACT site Monday to get her daughter… more

Kansas City Symphony musicians teach virtually following schedule postponement

While news of a canceled 2020 Kansas City Symphony performance season was disappointing for many, musicians with the symphony have found ways to continue engaging with students, teaching lessons virtually. Although these musicians are not performing, they are giving lessons,… more

Health order for Wyandotte County public schools prohibits reopening until after Labor Day

In response to increased new coronavirus cases in the area, Dr. Allen Greiner, Wyandotte County’s Chief Medical Officer, issued a new health order Monday prohibiting public schools in the county from opening before Labor Day. The order was issued to… more

UM System curators to discuss combining system president and MU chancellor roles

During a Friday meeting last week, the UM System Board of Curators looked at six potential models for restructuring, four of which included the consolidation of the system president and MU chancellor roles. The decision to consolidate is likely to… more

Missouri teachers call for continued virtual learning, parents evaluate in-person options

In Missouri, teachers in the public school system remain concerned about a return to in-person classes in the fall while COVID-19 numbers remain up. "We know that our classrooms are too small for social distancing, that our children are going… more

MU reduces Bright Flight scholarship amount

Last week, MU's financial aid office informed Bright Flight scholars at the university of a cut to the program in a Wednesday afternoon email.  Beginning this school year, students at MU eligible to receive the Bright Flight scholarship will be… more

Post-Labor Day open for three Kansas school districts, KCPS reopening plan yet to be approved

This week three of Kansas' largest school districts voted to resume classes after Labor Day. Kansas City Public Schools across the state line also plan to begin after Labor Day, though the district is pushing for an online start with… more

Johnson County Community College to rename performing arts center

A generous $1 million donation to the Johnson County Community College performing arts center has also prompted its renaming. The donation was made by Brad and Libby Bergman, longtime supporters of the community college. Currently named the Carlsen Center, the building… more

Kansas City Public Schools discusses a phased-in return to classrooms

This week Kansas City officials recommended that schools in the area start the school year after Labor Day this year. Wednesday evening the Kansas City, Missouri Board of Education met to discuss options for this year’s fall semester. Kansas City,… more

Residence hall design changes prompted by COVID-19

As universities and colleges look to design new residence halls after the current global health crisis, they will be challenged with how to safely house students while still providing for their social and academic development. Social interactions have taken on… more