by [email protected] | Oct 10, 2023 | Education, News
Missouri is offering education grants to some families whose K-12 public school students are struggling to learn. Alisa Nelson talks to Mallory McGowin, with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, who says there is high interest in these...
by Alisa Nelson | Oct 2, 2023 | Education, Legislature, News
If Missouri families need help getting their K-12 public school students to hit the books, a new grant program could give the children a boost. The Close the Gap grant program is now open to help with things like: • Instructional resource materials; • Tutoring; •...
by [email protected] | Sep 26, 2023 | News
Missouri now offers two testing options to citizens trying to get their high school diploma. Alisa Nelson talks to Megan Wadley, with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, about the change and some of the differences between the...
by Alisa Nelson | Sep 20, 2023 | Education, News, Politics / Govt
The Missouri Close the Gap Grant program is up and running to help parents and guardians around the state with certain education expenses. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said one-time grants of up to $1,500 are available to K-12 students...
by Alisa Nelson | Sep 18, 2023 | Education, Legislature, News
Missouri’s K-12 public schools could be in store for an overall increase of nearly $120 million in the next state budget. The increase would be by way of a funding calculation change. The Missouri Board of Education has approved the state Department of Elementary and...