Layne Stracener is the education reporter at the News Tribune.
Missouri schools told: Mask decisions should be made at local level
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends all students and staff wear masks, Missouri's school guidance states decisions on mask wearing should be made at the local level.
Aug. 2 2021 @ 11:45pm
Arguments scheduled for JC Schools appeal in employee firing case
Oral arguments have been scheduled Sept. 14 for the Jefferson City School District's appeal to the Supreme Court on a judge's ruling to reinstate a fired employee.
Aug. 2 2021 @ 11:10pm
Missouri schools told: Mask decisions should be made at local level
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends all students and staff wear masks, Missouri’s school guidance states decisions on mask wearing should be made at the local level.
Aug. 2 2021 @ 11:05pm
High school athletic facility construction delayed
It's taking longer than planned, but excavation for athletic facility additions at Jefferson City High School is scheduled to begin this month, and the majority of construction is expected to be complete by mid-2022.
Aug. 1 2021 @ 11:50pm
Student inspires others to read
When he was younger, Gideon Duren hated reading. He found it boring and had a hard time concentrating on the story — until his third-grade teacher, Brittney Rose, opened up a whole new world for him.
Aug. 1 2021 @ 11:05pm
Jefferson City second-grader brings happiness to others
For the past nine months, West Elementary School second-grader Anderson Naught has been dropping off gifts — most of them patriotic-themed — to more than 70 residents at Heisinger Bluffs.
Jul. 30 2021 @ 11:05pm
Children make memories at fair while learning about agriculture
Children and their families made memories petting animals, learning how to milk a cow and playing in tubs of corn and soybeans Thursday morning at the Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fair.
Jul. 29 2021 @ 11:05pm
CDC updates COVID-19 guidelines; masks now recommended for all in schools
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education updated its school COVID-19 guidance Friday to align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's guidance that was updated this month.
Jul. 27 2021 @ 11:05pm
Cultures, themes represented on Soulfest runway
Representing different cultures and themes, models of all ages danced, strutted and worked the runway Saturday evening as the crowd clapped and cheered them on.
Jul. 24 2021 @ 11:05pm
MU researchers using grants to promote 'prosocial education'
Before meeting University of Missouri research professor Christi Bergin, fifth-grade science teacher Amber Lewis was used to managing classroom behavior using rewards and consequences.
Jul. 24 2021 @ 11:05pm
JC Schools seeking bids to reassess boundary lines
The Jefferson City School District will possibly have new boundary lines by the 2022-23 school year.
Jul. 21 2021 @ 11:05pm
School districts plan uses for COVID-19 funds
As Cole County school districts apply for the most recent COVID-19 relief funds, each district plans to use the money in different ways.
Jul. 18 2021 @ 12:15am
Scouts earn horse badges at camp
In only three days, five Girl Scouts have become pros at horseback riding — which isn't as simple as some may think.
Jul. 14 2021 @ 11:05pm
Blair Oaks to be agent for hub improving early childhood education
The Blair Oaks R-2 School District Board of Education voted for its Parents as Teachers Coordinator to be the regional coordinator for an early childhood education hub.
Jul. 13 2021 @ 11:05pm
Residents speak on critical race theory at board meeting
At the meeting, Superintendent Larry Linthacum read a statement about the topic and presented a document showing the Missouri Learning Standards, which the district's curriculum is based on.
Jul. 12 2021 @ 11:06pm
Critical race theory debate grows
Within the past year, critical race theory has been a topic of debate and consternation privately and publicly within schools and communities including the Capital City.
Jul. 10 2021 @ 11:45pm
Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland launches new service model
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland has relocated all employees from its five office locations to a remote workforce with the goal of providing greater support and opportunities for its members, volunteers, families and communities.
Jul. 10 2021 @ 11:05pm
Jefferson City school board to vote on contracts
The Jefferson City School District Board of Education will vote Monday on whether to approve nine contracts.
Jul. 9 2021 @ 11:05pm
Lighthouse Prep Academy expands
Lighthouse Preparatory Academy has purchased a second building to expand its campus and add a fifth-grade class.
Jul. 8 2021 @ 11:05pm
Teacher gets grant for math games
Western Governors University Missouri recently surprised a Cedar Hill Elementary School teacher with a $500 grant as part of its "Fund My Classroom" initiative.
Jul. 8 2021 @ 11:05pm