The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) are pleased to announce a new partnership with Google to help empower educators, students, and job …
DESE is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year. These outstanding educators were selected for their commitment to students, innovative classroom practices, and dedicated service to their school communities. Finalists …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri State Board of Education (State Board) welcomed two new members at its Aug. 18 meeting and received updates on several key initiatives. State Board members were briefed on the Missouri Department of Elementary and …
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) presented preliminary statewide 2025-26 Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) results at the August State Board of Education meeting. Initial findings reveal modest improvement in English language …
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has named the semifinalists for the 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year award, highlighting educators who stand out for their impact in classrooms across the state. “Missouri’s teachers …
Michael McDonald, of Kansas City, and Vincent Schoemehl Jr., of St. Louis City were appointed by Governor Mike Kehoe to the Missouri State Board of Education (State Board). McDonald, a current math teacher in the Park Hill School District, becomes the …
Five individuals were honored as Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's (DESE) Pioneers in Education this afternoon during the 65th annual Cooperative Conference for School Administrators in Osage Beach. More than 500 school …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced the 35 Regional Teachers of the Year who have been selected to represent their regions in the 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year Program. DESE’s annual …
DESE is pleased to recognize Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge as she concluded her term on the Missouri State Board of Education (State Board) on July 1. Westbrooks-Hodge began serving on the State Board after being appointed by former Missouri Gov. Mike Parson in …
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announces Lisa Sireno will serve as the new Deputy Commissioner of Learning Services. She will begin her new role on July 7, 2026. Sireno is filling the position after previous deputy …
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has submitted a proposed A-F framework for grading Missouri’s public schools and districts to the governor’s office. The submission of the A-F School Grading Framework responds to …
The State Board of Education (State Board) welcomed newly sworn in members Jordan Bradberry and Robbie Myers, elected a new State Board President, and heard an update from the Interim Commissioner of Education. The State Board also approved charter …
The Missouri State Board of Education (State Board) has appointed Dr. Stacey Preis as Interim Commissioner of Education, effective June 15, 2026. Dr. Preis brings the experience that will build on the current momentum of the Missouri Department of …
Governor Mike Kehoe appointed two new members to the State Board of Education (State Board) Wednesday, June 3. The new appointees are Jordan Bradberry, of Kansas City, and Robbie Myers, of Poplar Bluff. These appointments are now subject to confirmation …
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. — The Missouri State Board of Education (State Board) announced Tuesday, June 2, that State Board President Mary Schrag has resigned from the State Board, effective immediately. Schrag was appointed to the State Board in 2019 by former …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Members of the Missouri State Board of Education (State Board) and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) visited the Ladue School District and St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) on May 11 for student-led …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced that Dr. Karla Eslinger will retire from her current role as Missouri Commissioner of Education, effective June 1, 2026. Dr. Eslinger has dedicated more …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force (Task Force) met Monday to continue its work under Executive Order 25-14, focusing on updating the state’s K-12 school funding model. Under the Executive Order, the Task Force is …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The State Board of Education (State Board) received a refreshed student-centered strategic plan update from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and approved a five-year charter application for Frontier …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The State Board of Education (State Board) approved the accredited status of educator preparation providers during its Tuesday meeting. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) also provided updates on through-year …
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