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Missouri uses money, laws to push evidence-based reading instruction
If you drop into an elementary reading lesson, you might see kids learning about the long U sound, building their vocabulary or practicing how to read aloud without sounding like robots. And if you visit Kansas City Public Schools this fall, you should see all students in the same grade learning the same thing. After […] The post Missouri uses money, laws to push evidence-based reading instruction appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Cardinals-Braves game is postponed because of rain, doubleheader planned for Saturday
ATLANTA (AP) — The game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves originally scheduled for Friday night was postponed because of persistent rain. The Cardinals, who are in second place in the NL Central, and the Braves, who are second in the NL East, will play a split doubleheader on Saturday at Truist Park. The first pitch for the opener has been scheduled for 1 p.m., and the nightcap will begin at 7:20 p.m., though there is more rain in the forecast.
Juvenile court reduces charge for teen accused of beating girl in north St. Louis County
A 15-year-old girl has been charged with second-degree assault for beating another girl near Hazelwood East High School, and will now be under court supervision for at least six months and will complete community service.
Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary for Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District
Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary election for Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District on August 6, 2024. Three lead in media attention, endorsements, and fundraising: Justin Hicks (R), Bob Onder (R), and Kurt Schaefer (R). Incumbent Blaine Luetkemeyer (R) is not running for re-election. Luetkemeyer was first elected...
Missouri’s lieutenant governor brings his campaign for the state’s top job to Sikeston
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe hosted an event with first responders and supporters at the rodeo grounds in Sikeston as part of his statewide bus tour as he runs for Governor. Kehoe is one of four Republicans facing off in the state’s August 6 primary....
Remembering the tragic Duck Boat incident at Table Rock Lake 6 years later
BRANSON, Mo. — Today marks six years since a duck boat sank in Table Rock Lake — near Branson — killing 17 people onboard. Since then — emergency responders have reflected back on their response that day — and to other incidents. The duck boat...
Andy Reid Gives Surprising Update on Rashee Rice Suspension
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice will almost certainly face some type of suspension following his eventful offseason. Back in April, the wide receiver was responsible for a six-car crash after driving 119 miles per hour in a Lamborghini. The former second-round pick left the scene of the crime without checking in on the potentially injured civilians before eventually surrendering himself to the police. Shortly after this event, police investigated Rice for allegedly assaulting a photographer in a nightclub.
Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
OLATHE, Kansas — The Rev. Bobby Love of Second Baptist Church endorsed a campaign Thursday to awaken Americans to the threat of white Christian nationalism and press for wider appreciation of how democracy could be damaged by a movement intent on undermining inclusive communities. “Together we must reject the notion of placing one race above […] The post Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy appeared first on Missouri Independent.
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