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JEFFERSON CITY — Education Commissioner Margie Vandevens surprise announcement last week that she would resign in July has reignited debate on the direction of public education in Missouri.

Margie Vandeven’s departure will open a vacuum after Republicans have begun to emphasize social issues in education as a central campaign topic.

DALLAS — Avery Dietrick has a simple explanation why she started her lemonade stand four years ago to raise money for non-kill animal shelters.

DALLAS — Avery Dietrick has a simple explanation why she started her lemonade stand four years ago to raise money for non-kill animal shelters.

Multiple races were decided Tuesday evening during the municipal election. Dexter may have made the biggest splash with three new aldermen and a new face on its school board. The Richland and Puxico...

Retaining, recruiting teachers in southeast Mo. impacted by COVID-19 pandemic Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn ESSEX, Mo. (KFVS) - A Heartland superintendent called the pandemic the last straw for some struggling teachers, which is one reason some are choosing not to return to the classroom next year. ”Just been a stress on teachers this year like no other,” said Frank Killian, Richland School District’s superintendent. After 30 years in education, Killian said that stress is causing t...