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House panel considers changes to Missouri's school funding formula The House Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education reviewed a proposal that could significantly change the funding stream for Missouri schools Wednesday.HB 529, sponsored by Rep. John Black, R-... March 23, 2023
Missouri House panel hears ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ bills Missouri lawmakers heard another set of bills promising a "Parents' Bill of Rights" on Wednesday in the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee.Bill sponsors sought to include... March 9, 2023
Senate Education panel hears bill to move Missouri school board elections A bill to move local school board elections to November instead of April could increase turnout in elections for influential local offices, supporters said.But opponents of the bill said it could have... March 8, 2023
Jefferson City School District sets bond issue meeting The Jefferson City School District will host a community meeting for its April bond issue Thursday.The "Kids FIRST" bond issue will build an early childhood center, upgrade technology for pr... March 7, 2023
Language development milestone bill hits resistance A bill designed to help young children who are deaf and hard of hearing reach milestones in American Sign Language and English literacy met with both support and resistance Wednesday.The Missouri Hous... March 2, 2023
Missouri Senate panel explores changes to school funding calculation Education committees in both chambers of the Missouri Legislature are now digging into the school funding formula.The Senate Education and Workforce Development Committee heard SB 17, sponsored by Sen... March 1, 2023
Counselors, advisers, lawmakers aim to improve FAFSA completion numbers The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, can open doors for students who might otherwise not be able to afford higher education, college and career advisers say. But many students never... February 26, 2023
JC Schools committee weighs options for transportation provider The Jefferson City School District transportation selection committee weighed the proposals of two transportation providers while looking at desired traits in a transportation provider.The committee, ... February 22, 2023
Senate bill meant to encourage Missouri students to plan for their future, take advantage of opportunities Missouri legislators and education organizations were excited about a plan to encourage students to think about their post-secondary future and apply for federal student aid.SB 136, sponsored by Sen. ... February 22, 2023
Missouri legislators recap education funding formula process If you've ever had questions about how public schools are funded in Missouri, know that Missouri lawmakers have questions, too.On Wednesday, taking a break from its regular bill hearings, the Miss... February 16, 2023
Senate bills address school background checks, mental health absences A bill about background checks for adult students on school campuses could finally be passed this year, its sponsor said before the Senate Education and Workforce Development Committee on Tuesday.The ... February 16, 2023
Missouri House education panel examines virtual school logjam Confusion abounded in a Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee hearing about a virtual school bill that its sponsor said passed last year but wasn't carried out as intended.Re... February 9, 2023
Missouri Senate education panel discusses Bible, sexuality conversations in schools A Missouri Senate education committee examined a pair of controversial bills Tuesday that would allow courses on the Bible in schools and prohibit conversations about gender identity or sexual orienta... February 8, 2023
Governor tells Missouri teachers: Education can change world Gov. Mike Parson spoke to the Missouri State Teachers Association as members visited the Capitol and spoke to their senators and representatives about education topics.Parson emphasized the importance... February 1, 2023
Missouri Senate education panel considers local control measure A bill promising "local control" for some school districts prompted calls from legislators and constituents alike for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to take a ... February 1, 2023
Missouri Senate education panel hears ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ In the first hearing of the 2023 session for the Missouri Senate Education and Workforce Development Committee, lawmakers once again brought forth bills to create a "Parents' Bill of Rights.&... January 21, 2023
Jefferson City School District Board to consider placing construction plans on April ballot The Jefferson City School District Board of Education will vote today on a resolution to place a bond issue on the April 4 ballot alongside five candidates for three open school board positions.Incumb... January 12, 2023
JC, Blair Oaks public schools not planning to use remote learning days in case of snow With school back in session after winter break, neither the Jefferson City School District nor the Blair Oaks School District plans to use alternative methods of instruction days in case of inclement ... January 5, 2023
JC Schools beats state average on most standardized testing, looks to continue work on math Last year's testing data shows the Jefferson City School District performing above the state average in most subjects and across grade levels.Data shows more students scoring proficient or advance... January 1, 2023
Five vying for three seats on Jefferson City School Board Tuesday marked the final day of filing for several area school boards, including Jefferson City. The April 4, 2023, election will host a spate of familiar faces, along with several new ones.The JC Sch... December 28, 2022
Madondo files for seat on Jefferson City School Board A Jefferson City parent and school district graduate with experience working for the state is running for Jefferson City School Board.Tapiwa "Felix" Madondo was born in Zimbabwe and moved to... December 22, 2022
JC Schools board to continue bond issue conversation, hear audit report The Jefferson City School District Board of Education will meet today to continue discussions about an April bond issue and hear about the results of its audit report.The board met in November to deci... December 8, 2022
2022 brings some lawsuit resolution for JC Schools, some continued litigation The Jefferson City School District has recently resolved a few lawsuits, but other cases are ongoing.Legal expenses, such as payments to attorneys providing legal guidance, are paid out of the general... November 27, 2022
Local churches send thousands of boxes off for Operation Christmas Child Volunteers loaded almost 8,000 shoeboxes full of goodies onto trailers bound for children across the world Monday at Concord Baptist Church in Jefferson City.The boxes are part of a global effort know... November 22, 2022
JC School Board to hear about possible bond issue The Jefferson City School Board will hear updates on a possible bond issue and will review next year's student calendar Thursday during its regular November meeting.Superintendent Bryan McGraw is ... November 9, 2022
Educators, community chime in on teacher recruitment, retention Dozens of educators, along with a handful of parents and community members, gathered Tuesday night in Jefferson City to hear about the State Board of Education's latest plans to address the "... October 27, 2022
Town hall to tackle teacher recruitment Jefferson City area residents can learn more about recently presented recommendations to address teacher recruitment and retention issues tonight.The Missouri Teacher Recruitment and Retention Blue Ri... October 25, 2022
JC Schools taking steps toward first STEM school The Jefferson City School District is poised to turn Thorpe Gordon Elementary School into the district's first STEM elementary school, district leadership said.Superintendent Bryan McGraw mentione... October 23, 2022
JC Schools to take advantage of restored Career Ladder funding The Jefferson City School District is hoping to recruit and retain teachers, increase student achievement, and encourage growth in its teachers by participating in a statewide program that provides su... October 23, 2022
JC Schools board gets construction update The Jefferson City School District wrapped up several construction projects this summer and is looking ahead to what needs to be done next.The JC School Board building committee met Monday to hear upd... September 27, 2022
JC Schools see growth in Advanced Placement class participation The number of Advanced Placement courses is surging at JC Schools, and more students than before are passing their AP exams, Superintendent Bryan McGraw said.AP courses are college-level courses taugh... September 25, 2022
JC Schools board to discuss policies, Career Ladder program The Jefferson City School District Board of Education will consider new policies today at its regular September meeting.The three policies on the table have already been vetted by the policy committee... September 22, 2022
Missouri lawmakers, education stakeholders discuss potential revamp of state tests, education style Missouri legislators and education stakeholders discussed the possibilities for reworking the state's assessment system and implementing different education formats at a meeting Tuesday.The Interi... September 7, 2022
Policy review committee considers changes in JC Schools purchasing preferences The Jefferson City School Board's policy review committee will bring a few policy changes before the board at its next regular meeting.The policy review committee met Monday to discuss policies re... August 30, 2022
New administrator hopes to support other educators, help them build on strengths The new Jefferson City assistant superintendent of elementary education said he hopes his many experiences have made him a better person and a better educator.Now Troy Hogg is seeking to bring out the... August 22, 2022
JC Schools Learning Fair offers teachers a buffet of learning JC Schools hosted its first Learning Fair on Tuesday, allowing its own teachers and community members to share their areas of expertise with teachers across the district in a sort of customizable inte... August 17, 2022
Teacher pay, school funding identified as top concerns Teacher salaries and school funding may again be a prime concern during the spring legislative session, draft recommendations from Missouri's Blue Ribbon Commission on Teacher Recruitment and Rete... August 16, 2022
Jefferson City School District announces lunch prices The United States Department of Agriculture waiver that provided free breakfast and lunch for students during the pandemic has expired, meaning schools will once again be charging for meals.The Jeffer... August 11, 2022
Rotary Club greets new Jefferson City teachers The Rotary Club of Jefferson City welcomed new teachers Tuesday with a luncheon at the Capital City High School cafeteria in an effort to show new educators the community supports them.The catered eve... August 10, 2022
Jefferson City School District welcomes more than 100 new teachers With school just two short weeks away, the Jefferson City School District welcomed 117 new teachers Monday.As they welcomed new staff members, JC Schools administrators acknowledged the difficulty and... August 9, 2022
Educators talk salary, other incentives in meeting on recruitment, retention Money was the major theme of the Blue Ribbon Commission's public hearing Wednesday, when educators were invited to share their ideas for policy and practice changes that could improve the experien... August 4, 2022
Ranks of Missouri superintendents getting younger JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- New superintendents have entered the profession at an increasing rate during the pandemic, data suggests.And at an undeniably turbulent time when schools find themselves facing ... June 12, 2022
Jefferson City High School students teach middle schoolers about ‘digital citizenship’ Lewis and Clark Middle School students spent the day learning about how to behave online, otherwise known as digital citizenship.Their teachers? High school students.Jefferson City High School student... May 5, 2022
Advanced Placement exam bill passes through Missouri Senate committee A bill that would require Missouri colleges to accept scores of 3 or higher out of 5 on Advanced Placement exams cleared a state Senate committee Tuesday as the end of session loomed.House Bill 1683, ... May 4, 2022
Missouri House seeks conference on Senate budget changes JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri House asked for a conference on a series of budget bills Wednesday, including Senate changes to the House's appropriations for education.Rep. Cody Smith, R-Cart... April 28, 2022
‘Parents’ Bill of Rights,’ education budget proceed in Missouri Senate JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- In a hurried hearing Tuesday, the Missouri Senate Education Committee passed House Bill 1858, a "Parents' Bill of Rights," and discussed school protection officers... April 27, 2022
Missouri legislator seeking to standardize AP exam credits JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- If you take an Advanced Placement course, you can earn college credit for the course if you score a 3 or higher out of 5 on the end of year AP test.That's true in Arkansas, ... April 26, 2022
Reading, literacy bill becoming education omnibus bill JEFFERSON CITY -- As the Missouri General Assembly's legislative session quickly winds down, representatives have been tacking their bills onto other legislation in an effort to get things across ... April 24, 2022
Missouri House, Senate exchange education bills JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- With the end of session just a few weeks away, bills are making their way across the Capitol to be heard in the opposite chamber.The Missouri Senate Education Committee heard a ... April 20, 2022
Missouri Senate appropriations may look to spend more on education JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- After the Missouri House left money on the table for education, the Senate may be looking to spend some of it.The House budget bills got a first glance on the Senate side Tuesda... April 20, 2022
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