Teachers across our state change lives every day and research shows their work and influence is the number one school-level factor in determining a student’s success, and yet we’re facing a workforce shortage crisis like nothing our schools have ever experienced.
Posts published by “Charlie Shields”
President of the Missouri State Board of Education and President and Chief Executive Officer of University Health in Kansas City
"No one will be tougher on China in the U.S. Senate than Eric Schmitt."
"Overly long statutes of limitation can actually frustrate the desires of both parties to see justice done."
"With the support of our elected representatives, I believe we can stop these bad ideas before they become law."
In a collaboration between Missouri Eastern Correctional Center and nonprofit Launch Code, 17 students participated in MECC’s first JustTech graduation.
"The mission for Bollinger County and many other Missouri communities is clear: Deliver broadband access to unserved homes and businesses and do it quickly."
"Missouri legislators are tackling high drug prices by advancing legislation that addresses the true culprit for their rise: pharmacy benefit managers."
"Schmitt’s whole career has been dedicated to the principle that limited government is good government."
"Vaccines have made our patients, clinics, and communities safer."


