"Now is the perfect opportunity to allow schools to adjust to their families’ and communities’ needs, and employ new and innovative approaches that can be carried into the future."
Posts published by “Ingrid Burnett”
State Rep. Ingrid Burnett is the House Minority Caucus Chair and serves on the Joint Committee on Education. She was first elected to the Missouri House in 2016.
"Research shows that people in prison who participate in postsecondary education programs are 48 percent less likely to recidivate."
Here is a look at the Missouri statewide campaigns — from governor to treasurer — ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
"Kansas City’s crimewave shows there is a need for a fully-funded police force."
"This is not a Republican or Democratic issue — it is an issue of human decency."
"If we can’t change our minds, make better decisions with more information, or hold our leaders accountable, why have elections?"
"Amendment 3, also known as Cleaner Missouri, gives voters the opportunity to have the legislative districts they want to see."
"A renewed focus on the rights and health care issues of more than 180,000 Missourians who are members of the LGBTQIA community is vital."
"Senator Hawley is right: These questions brazenly tested Barrett’s faith, despite Article VI of the Constitution which explicitly forbids religious tests for office."
"We need the governor to lead for all Missourians and ensure that all students, especially our most vulnerable children, receive the education they deserve."