Southwest Missouri families forming "Learning Pods" to help educate kids during the pandemic
As we get closer to the beginning of school, parents, retired teachers and volunteers are forming "learning pods" to help their kids learn during the pandemic. Now, they're popping up in a southwest Missouri community.
NEO releases COVID-19 action plan
MIAMI, Okla. - Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College's COVID-19 action plan has been released, and many of the safety measures they're embracing are ones you might already be familiar with. Students, staff, and…
KOAM Facebook Live: Submit your Back to School questions here
We are asking your back to school questions to area educators.
Diamond School District to add telehealth kiosks to schools
The Diamond School District is making some pretty big additions to the schools to help students stay healthy.
Cottey College cancels annual community picnic and partner fair
Due to health and safety procedures established for the anticipated return of Cottey College students, the annual Community Picnic and Partner Fair will not be held this year.
Neodesha Promise Scholarship Program honors 2020 graduating seniors
A special signing ceremony was held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 for the thirty-three recipients of the Neodesha Promise Scholarship Program.
Fort Scott school board gives parents options for upcoming school year
FORT SCOTT, Kan. - Social distancing measures were in place at the Fort Scott High School gym Thursday night, but they weren't keeping away…
A local business gives tips for parents to use when looking for new computers this school year
When shopping for a computer, parents need to make sure the device is made for the programs their kids will be using. Sometimes the most expensive laptop is not always the best for what you need.
Joplin Schools planning for potential increase in walkers, parents dropping kids off
As we draw closer to the start of school for some students, some districts, like Joplin, are encouraging students to not ride the bus. That could lead to more students walking to school or getting car rides from their parents.
University of Kansas to require COVID-19 tests on campus
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - All students, faculty and staff returning to University of Kansas campuses in Lawrence and Overland Park will be required to take a free COVID-19 test, Chancellor Douglas Girod said. Girod said the drive-up tests will be…
Sparklight makes donation to local school
Students at Eastmorland Elementary School in Joplin will be equipped with new Chromebooks this school year as the result of a Sparklight initiative designed to improve student access to technology in Title I schools.
Carl Junction schools push back against a statewide change in sports participation requirements
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. - The Missouri State High School Activities Association makes a temporary change to its by-laws for the upcoming school year: students who…
When it comes to who can play sports, C.J. High isn't changing the rules
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. - Typically in the Show Me State, student athletes need to attend class in person in order to be eligible for school…
Pittsburg State University hires COVID-19 case manager
Pittsburg State University has hired a full-time COVID-19 case manager in preparation for the fall semester.
Six Chanute School leaders test positive for COVID-19 after leadership retreat in Branson
Six members of the Chanute School District have tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from a leadership retreat in Branson, Missouri.
Seneca Schools set end of week deadline for virtual learning decisions
SENECA, Mo. -- Parents in Seneca, Missouri have until the end of the week to let the school know whether they plan to enroll their kids in virtual classes.
