Tag: Missouri
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Missouri: House passes a bill that raises the minimum pay for teachers
The Missouri House passed an education bill that raises the minimum teacher salary from $25,000 to $38,000 and seeks to increase the state’s financial support for school districts’ annual operating budgets. The bill will now move to the Missouri Senate.
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Missouri School District Returns To Paddling For Students
A school district in southern Missouri has opted to reinstate paddling as a last option if children do not react to other forms of discipline
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Missouri: Schools Are Considering Switching To A 4-Day School Week Due To Teacher Shortages
In the midst of a teacher shortage that affects the whole state of Missouri, some school districts are looking at implementing a four-day school week, while others have already done so.
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Missouri Has A Shortfall Of Educators
The new school year is just around the corner, but many school districts in the Kansas City region are experiencing a teacher shortage.
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Missouri: State Eases Teacher Requirements To Combat Shortages
Missouri’s state board of education is making it simpler for individuals to enter the teaching profession by changing the requirements for obtaining a teacher’s certificate or license.
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Missouri: Literacy, Sub Shortages, And Students’ Outcomes Are Among The Priorities Of Newly Proposed Bill
One of the most comprehensive K-12 education reform bills in Missouri is on the brink of becoming enacted.
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Missouri: Legislators Look To Promote Literacy And Protect Kids From Lead Poisoning Through Proposed Education Bill
On Thursday, the House of Representatives enacted a major education measure that includes requirements to protect kids from lead poisoning and to address high illiteracy rates.
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Missouri: As The New Budget Is About To Be Passed, Minimum Teacher Wage Will Be Increased To $38,000
Under a state budget that is nearing final approval, the state’s current $25,000 minimum salary will be increased to $38,000.
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Missouri: Education Legislation Aimed At Increasing The Number Of Substitute Teachers
The Missouri Senate is reaching the last fiscal hearing on House bill 2304 which intends to make it simpler to be a substitute teacher in the state.
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Missouri: Tax Credit Legislation Makes Progress, As Do Increases In Teacher Salaries And Funding For School Transportation
The Missouri Senate added back funding for teacher raises and school transportation costs in the state budget on Tuesday, reversing a House decision to withhold the money.