The Missouri Senate Education Committee heard testimony this week on a bill that would shield private schools from being sued for requiring single-sex bathrooms and changing rooms. The bill sponsor, State Sen. Mike Henderson, R-Desloge, said it would give schools...
Missouri schools are showing progress, but there’s still work to do. The latest state report card says more than 91% of public schools met or exceeded standards in 2025. So what’s next for the remaining nine percent? How is the state tackling teacher shortages and...
A group of southwest Missouri students has created a system to heal wounds up to 50% faster. Alisa Nelson talks to the brains behind the technology – Kaden Colman, a senior at Reeds Spring R-4 School District.
Managing a personal and professional life is a daunting task for anyone in the workforce, but it can be especially draining on Missouri educators. The Department of Mental Health has established a system of microlearning courses that can enhance a teacher’s...
Missouri is heading to the national civics spotlight this fall, and it’s all thanks to a Kansas City-area teen with a sharp eye for public policy. Konnor Chipps, an eighth grader from the Ray-Pec School District, won the state’s first-ever Missouri Civics Bee with a...
