/tags/pandemic Pandemic en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:00:00 GMT /education/2024-06-26/missouri-kansas-students-pandemic-recovery KIDS COUNT, an annual child wellness report, found 20% of students in Missouri and 27% of students in Kansas were chronically absent in 2021-2022. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:00:00 GMT /education/2024-06-26/missouri-kansas-students-pandemic-recovery Jodi Fortino /education/2024-05-10/coronavirus-pandemic-high-school-class-graduates-college For many in the Class of 2024, this year's commencement ceremony will be a first. That’s because they’re also the Class of 2020, and the coronavirus pandemic canceled — or dramatically scaled back — their high school ceremonies. Fri, 10 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-05-10/coronavirus-pandemic-high-school-class-graduates-college Abby Llorico /education/2023-09-05/alton-high-fights-spur-new-security-measures-and-community-focus-on-conflict-resolution A series of fights prompted district administrators to close Alton High School last week. On Tuesday, students return to class with new metal detectors and more staff in hallways between classes to increase safety. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:00:14 GMT /education/2023-09-05/alton-high-fights-spur-new-security-measures-and-community-focus-on-conflict-resolution Kate Grumke /education/2023-08-31/ferguson-florissant-schools-center-mental-health-in-pandemic-learning-loss-bounce-back A new tutoring initiative in the Ferguson-Florissant District is focusing on both academics and mental health for students. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:30:09 GMT /education/2023-08-31/ferguson-florissant-schools-center-mental-health-in-pandemic-learning-loss-bounce-back Kate Grumke /education/2023-08-24/more-than-170-000-missouri-kids-waiting-for-last-summers-food-aid As some states wrap up this year’s summer food aid program, Missouri is still distributing last year’s benefits. Officials say they must complete dispersal by the end of this year Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /education/2023-08-24/more-than-170-000-missouri-kids-waiting-for-last-summers-food-aid Clara Bates /education/2023-03-07/missouri-released-new-school-performance-data-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-declines New data from Missouri’s education department show how students have struggled during the pandemic. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:31:23 GMT /education/2023-03-07/missouri-released-new-school-performance-data-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-declines Kate Grumke /education/2022-10-24/student-math-scores-are-down-from-pre-covid-levels-the-national-report-card-finds The test measures reading and math proficiency for fourth- and eighth-graders. It's administered every two years, but the pandemic delayed the 2021 report until now. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:52:27 GMT /education/2022-10-24/student-math-scores-are-down-from-pre-covid-levels-the-national-report-card-finds Sequoia Carrillo /education/2022-08-12/public-health-officials-urge-st-louis-families-to-get-school-aged-kids-vaccinated This is the first school year in which all ages will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but so far uptake has been lower for younger age groups. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:22:00 GMT /education/2022-08-12/public-health-officials-urge-st-louis-families-to-get-school-aged-kids-vaccinated Kate Grumke /culture-history/2022-06-08/st-louis-county-library-wins-national-award-after-expanding-services-in-the-pandemic The National Medal for Museum and Library Service is the highest honor for libraries in the nation. St. Louis County Library won it after distributing food, diapers and other supplies to people in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 21:27:54 GMT /culture-history/2022-06-08/st-louis-county-library-wins-national-award-after-expanding-services-in-the-pandemic Jeremy D. Goodwin /education/2022-06-01/bilingual-education-helped-this-2nd-grade-classroom-thrive-after-pandemic-setbacks As schools look for creative solutions to help students who are learning English, one local school district is exploring a teaching method that is popular in other parts of the country but has been slow to reach St. Louis. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:18:22 GMT /education/2022-06-01/bilingual-education-helped-this-2nd-grade-classroom-thrive-after-pandemic-setbacks Kate Grumke