Missouri lawmakers will hear invited testimony Monday afternoon in Jefferson City on critical race theory and the 1619 project. The Joint Committee on Education is a committee comprised of state senators and representatives. They’ll hear invited testimony at 1, but will also accept written testimony. The committee is chaired by State Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina). Two …
Jefferson City public school students returning to class on Monday
Students in the Jefferson City School District return to class on Monday morning. Jefferson City Public School (JCPS) leaders say masks will be required indoors for students and JCPS staff, in instances where social distancing cannot be maintained. They define social distance as a minimum of three feet. School officials say this approach was recommended …
Monday is “jumpstart day” for CPS students in grades six and nine
Mid-Missouri’s largest school district is ready to welcome back about 19,000 students and 3,000 employees for the new school year. Monday is “Jumpstart Day” for students in grades six and nine at Columbia Public Schools (CPS). CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark tells the Eagle that today will be a half-day for sixth and ninth graders, for orientation …
Columbia focusing on recruiting and retaining police officers, firefighters and trash collectors
Columbia’s police and fire chiefs are hoping to receive some of the $25 million in federal funding that the city is expected to receive from a stimulus package approved by Congress this year. The chiefs met with the city council on Thursday, hoping to get money for staffing. ABC-17 KMIZ quotes Columbia’s assistant police chief, …
Missouri’s education commissioner praises $400 million broadband plan for state
Missouri’s governor says a $400 million broadband improvement plan will serve the state’s citizens for generations to come. Governor Mike Parson (R) announced the plan on Thursday during the state fair in Sedalia. He says quality internet supports learning, health care, business and agriculture. Federal dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are paying …
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