Education

Gallup Survey Finds Increased Acceptance of Masks

There was a major jump in the acceptance of mask use as a way to prevent COVID-19 infection from March to April. A recent Gallup poll found that 32 percent of heath professionals say wearing a mask is just as… more

Fauci Warns Against Reopening Too Soon

Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House COVID-19 task force, warned that cities and states reopening too soon could have a major negative impact if those locales don't have the proper resources to deal with an uptick in… more

Missouri Department of Education Looks at Fall Reopening

Missouri K-12 schools are usually required to open no later than 14 days before the first Monday in September, but that could change as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But that requirement might be revisited by the Missouri Board… more

CARES Act Funding to Colleges Under Scrutiny

Some college and university leaders are questioning the $12.6 billion being allocated toward their institutions. Apparently, the Department of Education is barring students that are international, unauthorized and under the DACA -program from receiving assistance. Within 30 days of receiving… more

NCAA Comes Down on Jayhawks

The NCCA's scrutiny of the University of Kansas men's basketball program continues with a 92-page report its enforcement office submitted to the school.  The report says that the program committed "egregious" and "severe" rules violations, according to ESPN, stemming from… more

MU Layoffs, Furloughs Start

Layoffs and furloughs have begun at the University of Missouri System as a result of budget woes presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been 49 employees laid off so far, 32 of them at MU Health Care, reported KSHB.… more

KU Planning Fall Reopening

The University of Kansas could resume operations at its Lawrence campus in the fall, depending on guidelines from state and county health officials, said the school's top administrators. So far, only essential staff have returned to work following Kansas' expiration… more

Kansas Reopening Plan Starts Monday

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly last night released her plan to reopen the Kansas economy in the wake of COVID-19, as the state reported 500 new cases in one day. The first phase will look much the same as things are… more

Missouri Reopening Guidelines Released

Many parts of the State of Missouri will reopen next week, and it's going to be all about social distancing come May 4. Retail stores will be able to open their doors if people are at least six feet away… more

JCCC Unveils Student-Relief Plan

Johnson County Community College has been provided federal funding to help students cover expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students need to be enrolled in at least six credit hours and must be degree-seeking to qualify for relief. The funding would… more