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Missouri AG sues nine more school districts over mask requirements(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt on Monday filed lawsuits against nine public school districts with mask requirements.Schmitt, a candidate for the seat of… Read More
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Federal judge blocks Head Start vaccine, mask mandate in 24 states(The Center Square) – A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked President Joe Biden administration’s vaccine and mask mandate at Head Start preschools, granting a preliminary injunction for… Read More
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Some schools start new year with fully remote learning(The Center Square) – With the holiday break coming to an end Monday, a number of school districts across the country are deciding to go fully remote to start… Read More
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Growing research chronicles toll COVID lockdowns imposed on childrenBrown University study forecasts a generation with lower IQs, diminished social skills A growing body of academic research is chronicling the toll that pandemic lockdowns imposed on children, indicating… Read More
State Government
AG Eric Schmitt files suit against Springfield Public Schools alleging multiple violations of Missouri’s Sunshine LawSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmit filed suit against Springfield Public Schools (SPS) on Tuesday alleging multiple Sunshine Law violations after the Attorney General’s office requested documents… Read More
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Hawley calls for parents’ bill of rights for school information(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley plans to provide details on a proposed “Parents’ Bill of Rights” in the coming days, according to a spokesperson… Read More
National
26 state school board associations distance themselves from national group(The Center Square) – More than half of state school board associations have distanced themselves from the national association after it sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking… Read More
State Government
Representatives, sparked by critical federal report, express frustration with leaders of Missouri’s foster care system(The Center Square) – Members of both parties expressed frustration during a House committee hearing this week on a federal report critical of Missouri’s foster care system.Almost a… Read More
State Government
Missouri issues grants to investigate crimes against children committed during pandemic(The Center Square) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is allocating $1.8 million in grant assistance to investigate crimes that victimized children during the pandemic, restoring funding for an initiative… Read More