Layne Stracener is the education reporter at the News Tribune.
Tebbetts community comes together for birthday celebration
Tebbetts resident Lois Bess couldn't have a traditional party for her 90th birthday due to social distancing — but that didn't stop the celebration.
Mar. 28 2020 @ 6:07pm
Teachers stage parades to encourage students, parents
Teachers drove by their students' houses honking, smiling and waving with signs that read "we miss you" and "we love you" as students and their families stood in their driveways smiling and waving back.
Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:05am
Schools in Cole County extend closures
All public and non-public schools in Cole County have extended school closures through April 10.
Mar. 26 2020 @ 2:47pm
Child abuse concerns rise amid coronavirus outbreak
Millions of people are staying home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. However, for some, staying home causes an increased risk of danger.
Mar. 26 2020 @ 12:05am
Missouri River Regional Library expanding virtual programming
The Missouri River Regional Library may be closed, but some of the programming will continue — in a "new normal" way.
Mar. 25 2020 @ 11:10pm
Child care facilities remain vital amid closures
While all Missouri public and charter schools are closed due to concerns surrounding the new coronavirus, child care center regulations have been loosened — although some local child care providers are seeing lower attendance as parents keep their children home.
Mar. 24 2020 @ 10:57pm
New JC Schools board member to take office despite delayed election
The postponement of the municipal election will not affect the Jefferson City School District Board of Education uncontested seats.
Mar. 23 2020 @ 11:22pm
Rhonda Allen teaches future 'productive citizens' at Thorpe Gordon Elementary
Rhonda Allen, a behavior interventionist at Thorpe Gordon Elementary School, lives by the motto to teach children how to be productive citizens.
Mar. 22 2020 @ 11:53pm
Jefferson City Council, Mid-Missouri school board elections delayed
In light of growing concerns surrounding COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order Wednesday postponing all municipal elections slated for April 7 until June 2.
Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:05am
Survival guide will help new parent-teachers chart learning at home
With schools closing and more people working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, you may find yourself with a second job — teacher.
Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:05am
JC Schools offering curbside meal pickup for students
The Jefferson City School District started distributing food to students Wednesday on the first day of the extended closure.
Mar. 19 2020 @ 12:05am
4 more area school districts shut down due to virus
More Mid-Missouri schools are shutting their doors in response to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak.
Mar. 19 2020 @ 12:00am
UPDATE: Eldon, Eugene, Russellville schools closing
The Eldon R-1, Cole County R-1, Russellville, and Cole County R-5, Eugene, school districts have announced they will be closing in response to concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Mar. 18 2020 @ 4:20pm
Jefferson City Board of Education chooses bidder for house demolition
The Jefferson City Board of Education received an update on the demolition of the houses near Jefferson City High School, approved next year's budget and approved amendments to this year's budget at Monday's board meeting.
Mar. 17 2020 @ 12:45am
Local schools close in effort so slow transmission of COVID-19
The Jefferson City School District, Blair Oaks R-2 School District and Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City schools have closed school in an effort to slow transmission of the novel coronavirus.
Mar. 17 2020 @ 12:05am
JC Schools candidates share vision for district
The April 7 uncontested election for Jefferson City School District Board of Education has three candidates for three-year spots.
Mar. 15 2020 @ 12:05am
Helias Catholic High School joins schools across nation in adding 1619 Project curriculum
Since last year, schools in every state — including one in Jefferson City — have been adding new history curriculum as a result of the 1619 Project.
Mar. 15 2020 @ 12:05am
Uncontested JC Schools board candidates discuss overcrowding solutions
The candidates discuss their views on the best solution to overcrowding.
Mar. 14 2020 @ 11:35pm
Local company power washes playground equipment at 10 schools
Wash Authority is cleaning the playground equipment at 10 Mid-Missouri schools free of charge.
Mar. 13 2020 @ 10:24pm
Blair Oaks board names general contractor for new high school
The Blair Oaks Board of Education has approved a general contractor for construction of the district's new high school.
Mar. 12 2020 @ 12:15am