Communications
Receive Notices From the Department
The Communications Office keeps you updated on important developments with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and of educational issues, events and achievements across the state. To receive news from DESE, please sign up to receive the DESE Bulletin and other notices.
Media Inquiries
The Communications Office is the central coordination point for all media inquiries. Recent news releases can be found on the website here.
- Communications Coordinator: Nancy Bowles
- Phone: 573-751-3469
- Email: communications@dese.mo.gov
Marketing Materials
DESE has a variety of brochures and fliers available to view on topics such as the Missouri Learning Standards, Show Me Success and more. Please click here for the latest.
Join Us on Social Media
DESE is on social networking websites Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. These communications channels will allow the Department to tap into now essential and commonly used methods for sharing information and engaging with the public.
Individuals can "like" the Department on Facebook, follow the department on Twitter @MOEducation and the Commissioner of Education @MOCommissioner, and view videos on YouTube.
Permission Form
DESE's Permission Form is requested from individuals who give consent to the Department to use material (video, photos, voice, etc.) in which the individual is included in for whatever purpose(s) the Department may see fit. For questions regarding this form, please contact Communications.
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Acronyms
A list of education-related acronyms is available here.