Education

Kansas governor to delay school openings until after Labor Day

In a Wednesday press conference, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced she plans to issue an executive order to delay the reopening of schools until after Labor Day, promising news for some yet a disappointment to a few others. Kelly says… more

New reopening guidelines for Missouri schools

While no statewide health mandates related to K-12 school reopening have been issued, there will likely be local mandates that school leaders and officials will release as the new school year draws nearer. The state released a list of guidelines… more

Kansas education officials release guidance for school reopening

State education officials released guidance Tuesday that lays out a plan to help with the start of the upcoming new school year. Leaders emphasized that local districts with local input will decide how their schools will reopen. The board is… more

University of Kansas announces $29.9 million contract for statewide assessments

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas have announced a five-year, $29.9 million contract to develop, deliver and support the statewide assessment program for Kansas, reports a news release… more

First day back for some students in two Kansas City schools

On Monday, teachers and students returned to the classroom for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak in March. Two Kansas City metro schools, Crestview and Winnwood elementary, normally open year-round, opened their doors once again to students. With coronavirus… more

Missouri workforce and higher education receive millions in funding

Initiatives benefitting Missouri’s workforce and higher development received funding last week after Governor Mike Parson announced they are to receive $125 million from the CARES Act, according to a news release from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce… more

Opt-out available for Blue Springs School District students in the fall

Come fall, families with students in the Blue Springs School District have the option of returning to in-person classes for the semester or can opt out and enroll their children in BSSD Distance Learning, according to a Tuesday email from… more

UM System rural broadband plan to be unveiled Wednesday

The UM System Broadband Leadership Team will host a live public webinar Wednesday to introduce the University’s plan that will bring broadband to Bollinger County in southeast Missouri, according to a Monday news release. A live, public webinar titled "Bringing… more

Millions from Missouri’s COVID-19 fund to be used on expanding K-12 educational opportunities

Missouri will draw out $55 million from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund to expand educational opportunities for students and address two key challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has presented for K-12 education, , according to a Monday news release from the… more

Missouri governor signs extension on broadband, water tests for schools

On Thursday morning, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed HB 1768, a piece of legislation that will extend the current Missouri Broadband Grant Program, set to expire in August 2021, through 2027, according to a news release from the Missouri Governor… more