"The year 2020 only exacerbated the education gap that previously existed between various public school districts; the disparity that existed has only grown wider."
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"As terrible as this pandemic has been, it may very well shake up the status quo and provide better choices for education in our students’ futures."
“I feel like in our education policy discussions we sort of get stuck on charter schools and school vouchers.”
If the bill were to pass, any school distinct with more than 20 percent of students attending a persistently failing school would be required to establish a charter authorizing office, review any charter petitions for the district, approve the petitions, and submit them to the board of education for a vote.
Some local officials — including in Kansas City and St. Louis County — have urged their schools not to follow the new relaxed statewide guidance for when to quarantine.
"We need the governor to lead for all Missourians and ensure that all students, especially our most vulnerable children, receive the education they deserve."
Missouri’s seven Gold Star Schools for 2020 have also been recognized as U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Schools.
"As plans continue to be developed for fall, Missouri families can rest assured that the resources offered through PBS educational programming are available to help their children succeed."
"Our next step in recovery is to find a way to safely return students to the classroom and to their schools."
While PPP loans may help some private schools keep staff employed in the short term, the long-term financial impact to the private school sector could be devastating.