Education, Missouri
Missouri parents are asking what schools, mayor knew about drag performances attended by middle schoolersPublic officials in Columbia, Missouri are on the spot to explain themselves after exposing school children to drag performances under the guise of a diversity celebration for Martin Luther… Read More
Education, Missouri
Missouri governor’s spending spree, including a proposed $56 million on pre-K, raises questionsMissouri Gov. Mike Parson unveiled a number of ambitious spending initiatives in his State of the State speech, including $56 million to expand pre-kindergarten options that some are questioning. Read More
Missouri Legislature
‘Tired of seeing us bicker’: Missouri’s elected leaders hope divisiveness is over(The Center Square) – Missourians are tired of divisiveness and bickering amongst elected leaders and want progress, according to leaders from both parties.Following Republican Gov. Mike Parson’s … Read More
Public Education
New Missouri bill would ensure district voters get say in 4-day school weekA Missouri state representative is pushing back after the Independence School District (ISD) became the largest in the state to adopt a four-day school week, despite opposition from parents. Read More
Education, Missouri
Could Missouri implement merit-based teacher pay?(The Heartlander) — The Missouri legislature is considering merit-based pay to increase teacher salaries and improve the quality of teaching in the classroom. “If we just keep raising… Read More
Courts, Missouri
Missouri AG Bailey prioritizing Biden social media collusion lawsuit, defending Second Amendment law(The Center Square) – A lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s administration for alleged collusion with social media companies and defending Missouri’s Second Amendment Preservation Act are priorities for Republican… Read More
Missouri, State Government
Gov. Parson proposes $859M to expand I-70 through Missouri(The Center Square) – Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s proposed budget includes almost a billion dollars to rebuild and expand I-70 from St. Louis to Kansas City. “To… Read More
Culture
Americans are rethinking education prioritiesWhen it comes to education, the American public has some new priorities.In the wake of the pandemic, 55% of Americans agree schools should be rethinking how they educate,… Read More
Culture, Public Education
St. Louis Hospital advises school district to hide student’s ‘chest binding’ from parentsA Missouri hospital advised a public school district to hide information about students engaged in “chest-binding” from their parents.The revelations came only after a public records request… Read More
Missouri
New federal grant brings Missouri early childhood programs total to $44M(The Center Square) – Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will receive a $4 million federal grant to improve and expand access to early childhood programs.The grant… Read More
Culture, Government
Study finds majority of parents considered switching schools for their kids; many want more informationIn the past year, more than half of parents considered a different school for their children, a new study revealed.Rates were highest among African American (64.5%) and… Read More
Business Philanthropy
SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence wins $350,000 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration AwardCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence here has shared exciting news with its community: the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award for 2023. SADI is one… Read More
St. Louis
St. Louis investing $449M from Rams settlement while planning how to spend funds(The Center Square) – A select few St. Louis and Missouri money managers are receiving two big orders worth almost half a billion dollars. The City of St. Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool Capitol Days planned for Kansas, MissouriHomeschool associations in Kansas and Missouri are preparing for a day at the state capitol where families can meet lawmakers and celebrate their educational freedoms.The Christian Home Education… Read More
Gender Identity, Missouri
Missouri bill would ban transgender athletes in youth sportsWASHINGTON, Mo. – A bill before the General Assembly would prevent transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports in Missouri. SB 87, also known as the “Save… Read More
Missouri, Springfield
WOW: Wonders of Wildlife operates the only sea turtle rescue in the MidwestSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife, voted “America’s Best Aquarium” four times by readers of USA Today, doubles as the Midwest’s only sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation… Read More
Crime, Missouri
Missouri business owner sentenced for $650K federal pandemic loan fraud(The Center Square) – A Missouri business owner who pleaded guilty to charges of bank fraud and misuse of a Social Security number to gain $653,332 in fraudulent COVID… Read More
Missouri, Springfield
Springfield to host inaugural PBA tour stop at Enterprise Park Lanes on Feb. 7SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Enterprise Park Lanes will host the Professional Bowlers Association tour during the PBA Springfield Classic next month, a first for the city of Springfield. It… Read More
Culture
‘Keep fighting for our Missouri families,’ say supporters of Ashcroft’s library ruleWho knew Missouri residents had such strong opinions about libraries?After a Sunshine Law request, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft released all the public comments his office received… Read More
Missouri, St. Louis
A moving story: Missouri ranks 15th in U-Haul’s growth report(The Center Square) – Missouri ranks No. 15 among states with the highest positive migration in a new report by the moving truck company U-Haul. U-Haul compiles… Read More