News & Updates
Consortium of States Receives Grant to Create Next-Generation Assessment System
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded $160 million to the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium to develop a high-quality, internationally benchmarked assessment system that all states can use. SBAC is comprised of 31 state partners, including Missouri.
Kirkwood Chemistry Teacher 
Named Missouri Teacher of the Year
Robert Becker has been sharing his love of chemistry with Kirkwood High School students since 1990.
Commissioner Tours School Projects in Purdy and Aurora
Commissioner Chris Nicastro traveled to southwest Missouri Wednesday to meet with students, educators and Rural Schools Partnership representatives. She toured Aurora High School's award-winning solar car project and Purdy High School's community recycling project.
STEM Summit to be Held Wednesday
The Department will be hosting a STEM Summit focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in Missouri. The summit will be held Sept. 8 in Jefferson City. For more information, contact Cindy Bryant at 573-751-1395.
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