"All public school students in St. Louis and Kansas City should be funded equitably based on their particular needs."
Posts published in “Education”
Amid the gridlock over redistricting, the Senate perfected the bill from Republican Sen. Lincoln Hough expanding the Fast Track Workforce Incentive program.
"You can bet that HB 1552 will receive the full support of legislators who believe in education reform and charter public schools, myself included."
"I firmly believe that parents want what is best for their children and, more importantly, know what’s best for their children."
"Online schools provide options to families that may not be available at their local public school."
The University of Missouri System has had a $6.5 billion economic impact on the state.
"At the end of the day, many of these controversies would be lessened if students and parents were more empowered to receive an education that fits their needs."
Lyndall Fraker, who oversees Missouri's medical marijuana program, said nearly 7,000 people work in the field in the state.
"If recent years have taught us anything, it's that families are demanding more and more say in their child’s education."
Teaming up with former Kansas City-based start-up, StartTalking, the foundation is launching a tele-counseling program at the Van-Far school district in Audrain County.