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Missouri governor vetoes school safety initiative to fund gun-detection systems
Missouri Gov. Parson vetoed funding for a school safety initiative that would have used video surveillance software to detect guns, becoming the second governor to balk at implementing the technology.
Local students travel to Washington, D.C. on Intercounty trip
102 high school students participated in Missouri's 61st annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour June 14-20 in Washington, D.C., including Kristen Ely of Houston. The post Local students travel to Washington, D.C. on Intercounty trip appeared first on Houston Herald.
New education report highlights growth at Missouri charter schools
ST. LOUIS — With less focus on single test scores and more emphasis on student growth, a new report sheds light on how well Missouri schools are educating elementary and middle school students. St. Louis University’s PRiME Center released its PRiME Center Growth Report, noting that some St. Louis charter schools are making the grade. Fox […]
Higher education leaders grateful for funding approved by Missouri governor
(The Center Square) – As Missouri’s 2025 fiscal year started on Monday, higher education leaders had more money to spend. The state’s $50.5 billion budget, signed into law by Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Friday, provides $504.6 million in core funding, a 3% increase, and money for capital improvement projects at the University of Missouri’s four campuses. Parson vetoed seven items worth approximately $9 million from the $1.4 billion budget...
Governor Parson, state legislators invest in Missouri withfunding increase for UM System
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri System officials shared their appreciation for Gov. Mike Parson and state lawmakers for a historic year of funding support with the signing of the FY 2025 state budget. The UM System will receive $504.6 million in core funding with additional funding to support capital improvement projects at all four universities.
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