Fewer Missouri School Districts Closed in Recent Weeks

(Missourinet) Missouri had 124 school districts closed for one or more days in January due to coronavirus challenges. Some schools used alternative learning methods and some did not. During this week’s state Board of Education meeting, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Spokesperson Mallory McGowin said staffing challenges continue for schools but fewer have had to close their doors recently.

Missouri has about 555 districts and charter schools.