News Release

News Release
Date Headline
08/22/13 Fenton Educator Named Missouri Teacher of the Year
08/21/13 ACT Report Shows College Readiness Needs Improvement
08/20/13 State Board of Education Starts Long-Term Planning in Unaccredited Districts
08/20/13 Student Assessment Scores Hold Steady in Communication Arts, Increase in Science
08/20/13 Essential Principles of Effective Evaluation Approved by State Board of Education
08/09/13 Seven Finalists Selected for 2013-2014 Missouri Teacher of the Year
08/02/13 Students from Missouri School for the Deaf Involved in Bus Accident
07/30/13 School Breakfast Challenge Winners Announced
07/26/13 Pioneers in Education to be Recognized by State
07/26/13 Governor, National Education Experts Set to Speak at Annual Conference
07/12/13 Education Officials Praise Signing of Unaccredited School District Legislation
07/08/13 Columbia Students Sweep National Culinary and Baking Contests
07/08/13 State Finalists Selected for National Mathematics and Science Award
06/19/13 Department Issues Guidance on Student Transfers
06/18/13 Board Recommends Early Childhood Readiness Tool
06/18/13 New Assessments Focus on Preparing Future Teachers for the Classroom
06/18/13 K-12 and Higher Education Departments Plan for Future of Missouri Education
06/17/13 Embassy of Spain Recognizes St. Louis Language Immersion School
06/14/13 Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation Eliminates Waiting List for Services
06/14/13 Gov. Nixon Appoints New State Board of Education Member
06/12/13 Missouri Chooses New High School Equivalency Test
06/06/13 Missouri Ranked Top 10 in Nation for Graduation Rate by Diplomas Count
06/04/13 Schools to be Honored for Providing Positive Behavior Support
05/30/13 Practice Tests Provide Preview of New Statewide Student Assessments
05/17/13 Trenton High School Receives National Breakthrough Schools Award
05/15/13 Still Receives Friend of Education Award
05/14/13 State to Expand Pathways to Prosperity Project
05/14/13 State Board Approves Missouri's Model Educator Evaluation System
05/13/13 College Content-readiness Policy Approved for Common Core Standards
05/10/13 Two Missouri Seniors Named U.S. Presidential Scholars
05/02/13 Missouri Pre-K Funding Declines
05/02/13 Students and Educators Honored for “Breaking Traditions” in Careers
05/01/13 Education Researchers Select Six Schools to Launch National Inclusion Initiative
05/01/13 Statement from Commissioner of Education Chris L. Nicastro: Missouri Department of Education Applauds Thoughtful District and State Implementation of Common Core
05/01/13 Missouri Educators Selected for National Dream Team Focused on Common Core
04/24/13 Center School District Elementary Receives National Recognition
04/19/13 Sixteen High School Students Receive State Citizenship Award
04/11/13 State Names Gold Star Schools in Education
04/11/13 Kansas City, St. Louis Mayors Show Their Support for Common Core State Standards
04/11/13 Two Missouri Educators Among Five Inductees for National Teachers Hall of Fame
04/10/13 New Assessments for Future Teachers Being Phased In Over Next Two Years
04/08/13 Students Gather Food and Funds to Help Feed the Hungry
04/01/13 Missouri schools testing new assessments for Common Core State Standards
03/18/13 Common Core State Standards Garner More Than 400 Endorsements
03/06/13 Missouri Educators and Business Leaders Come Together to Support Common Core State Standards
03/05/13 Missouri Principal One of '20 to Watch' for Improving Education through Technology
02/20/13 More Missouri Students Succeeding on Advanced Placement Exams
02/13/13 Two Missouri Students Recognized for Outstanding Volunteer Service
02/13/13 State Education Department Recognizes Schools
02/05/13 Public Hearings Scheduled for Vocational Rehabilitation State Plan