by Alisa Nelson | Aug 17, 2021 | Education, News
Missouri has had a K-12 teacher and substitute teacher shortage for years and the pandemic has created an even greater shortage. The Missouri Board of Education has approved today permanently allowing an online training alternative for substitute teacher candidates....
by Alisa Nelson | Aug 16, 2021 | Education, News
The Missouri Board of Education is expected to vote Tuesday on a recommendation that aims to get more K-12 substitute teachers in the classroom. Last August, the board voted to temporarily give prospective substitute teachers the choice of taking an online training...
by Alisa Nelson | Jul 30, 2021 | Education, News
State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina, wants Dr. Margie Vandeven out as state education commissioner. In Missouri, curriculum and accompanying instructional practices, materials, and textbooks are decided upon at the local level – not at the state level. But...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 14, 2021 | Business, Education, News
Missouri could have a speedy option for aspiring substitute teachers. The state Board of Education has unanimously approved a comment period for a rule that would permanently allow them to complete online training of at least 20 hours as another choice to earn a...
by Alisa Nelson | Mar 23, 2021 | Education, News
Missouri could reduce the required college credit hours to become a K-12 substitute teacher. To help alleviate a sub shortage, State Representative Ed Lewis is proposing to require 36 college credit hours instead of the current 60. Lewis, R-Moberly, has been a teacher...
