Rep. Brenda Shields, R-St. Joseph, will try again next year, after two years of frustration trying...
Day Two recap: Missouri students eliminated from national spelling bee
The field continues to narrow in the national spelling bee. Today’s quarterfinals round began with...
Two Missouri students move to today’s semifinals of national spelling bee
And then there were two. Two Missouri students have advanced to today's semifinals round of the...
From screech to sizzle: Cooking up Missouri’s plentiful cicada food supply
The act of eating bugs has been around for thousands of years. A St. Louis bug expert is telling...
Day One wrap-up: Four Missouri students advance in national spelling bee
Day one of the national spelling bee is in the books. The annual literacy tradition began today...
Many Missouri schools lack teachers to educate English language learners
Missouri’s population has a significant number of people from other countries, including many...
Tuition going up at UM System campuses this fall
The cost of going to college will once again increase at the University of Missouri campuses. The...
Sponsors highlight key details of wide-ranging education package that recently became law
Gov. Mike Parson has given his signature of approval to an education package that would expand tax...
Missouri discusses ways to better prepare first-year teachers
Better preparing first-year teachers is on the agenda for Tuesday’s Missouri Board of Education...
Missouri School Boards Association has issues with the newly signed education bill (LISTEN)
ADVISORY: THIS INTERVIEW WAS CONDUCTED BEFORE THE BILL BEING SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR MIKE...
Gov. Parson signs pair of large education bills
Gov. Mike Parson has signed a pair of education bills into law. Senate Bill 727 is sponsored by...
Will Gov. Parson sign or veto education package? MSBA hopes he vetoes it
Gov. Mike Parson is expected to decide any day now whether to sign or veto a sweeping education...
Seven Missouri students buzz their way to national spelling bee
The top spellers in the United States and beyond will attempt to spell many complex words in the...
83 Missouri high school graduates earn perfect ACT score
Missouri’s high school graduating class of 2023 included 83 students earning a perfect ACT score...
Missouri college credit bill aims to provide ‘seamless transfer’ in-state
Missouri law allows a block of 42 credit hours to transfer between the state’s public colleges and...
Missouri is another step closer to requiring schools to plan for heart emergencies
The legislative countdown is on and one bill that has reached the halfway point would require the...
Burlison, Smith, and other GOP U.S. representatives call on Columbia University alumni to cut off funding
U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri 7th District, is the lead author of a letter calling on alumni...
House sponsor talks controversial education package that Missouri Legislature passed (LISTEN)
The Missouri Legislature has passed its second bill of the session – a controversial education...
Missouri Senate committee considers another proposed DEI ban
The Missouri Senate is considering controversial legislation that would address diversity, equity,...
Missouri might change the way it funds public colleges and universities
Missouri could move to develop a funding model for the state’s public colleges and universities....
Missouri’s reading program participation to spark visit from Dolly Parton
Missouri is distributing books statewide through Dolly Parton’s reading program – an...
In narrow vote, Missouri Legislature passes controversial education package
The Republican-controlled Missouri Legislature has passed its second bill of the session – a...
Missouri Senate considers education bill about prejudice and ‘dehumanization’
Missouri could enact legislation that would educate students in grades 6 through 12 about the...
Bill would put driver’s ed courses back in Missouri schools (LISTEN)
Missouri law does not require high schoolers to take driver's education before they can drive....
Missouri Mental Health Director: “Mental health is just like a broken arm”
Mental health problems are on the rise among children and Missouri is discussing ways to meet...
‘Track meet for young ceramic artists’ coming to Springfield on Saturday
A race to build clay masterpieces will bring Missouri high school students together in Springfield...
Missouri sues Biden Administration for latest student loan forgiveness proposal
Missouri and six other states are suing the Biden administration to stop his latest proposal for...
Free degree program for refugees at Wash U to “improve lives and community” (LISTEN)
Washington University is offering free tuition to refugees who have been granted political asylum...
Legislative pitch to help Missouri hazing victims in critical moments of need
Binge drinking is popular among some college students, including in fraternities and sororities....
Missouri to consider steps to help with mental health needs of children
The Missouri Board of Education will hear a presentation on Tuesday about the state of mental...