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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...
Missouri's top regional teachers include educators from Branson, Neosho, Spokane
A Branson educator is one of four from southwest Missouri who are among the 2024 Missouri Regional Teachers of the Year. The others hail from Carl Junction, Neosho and Spokane. Jennifer Webber, a kindergarten teacher at Branson's Buchanan Elementary, has been with the district since 2014. “Receiving this honor would...
Reeds Spring School Board Honored
The Reeds Spring School Board was one of just 31 in the state to earn the Missouri School Boards’ Association’s 2024 Governance Team Award according to a release from the district. This award is based on criteria in several areas including the district is fully accredited and that...
New state-of-the-art facility aims to prepare kids for a global economy
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - On Thursday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson toured a state-of-the-art facility that aims to help prepare kids for a global economy. Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis invited Parson to see their newest programs, called JA Trades. The program has kids connecting electricity, using virtual reality and operating simulated skid steers to inspire them to think about their futures, as part of their broader programs that reach kids of all ages and young adults to strive for more.
LHS students compete at FBLA National Leadership Conference
Ethan Domenech, Trevor Richards, Sadie Hutsell, and adviser Mrs. Stacie Hutsell from Licking R-8 High School tested and participated in events at the Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC). Missouri competitors were required to stay in the Hilton Orlando and participated in events held in the West Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center. The event, held in Orlando, Florida, from June 24 to July 2, attracted more than 18,000 middle school, high school, and college students, educators, and volunteers from across the country. The NLC provides education, competition and networking opportunities centered on business.
DC invites teachers to Discover Nature Schools Nature Unbound workshop July 18
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites teachers to attend a Discover Nature Schools (DNS) teacher workshop for “Nature Unbound,” the DNS high school level instructional unit. This program provides grant funding for high schools to help cover science equipment and field trips. The workshop will be held...
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