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This super-sized compilation of community endorsements includes the remaining letters submitted by the News-Leader's announced deadline.

In stepping away from the Springfield school board, Denise Fredrick bemoaned the "outside voices" seeking to reshape public education.

The Springfield district recently launched a search for the next principal of Parkview, its third-largest high school. The departure of Eric Ramsey — following 11 years at the helm — marks the complete turnover of all Springfield high school principals in a three-year period. Ramsey's direct supervisor, Ron Woodard, sent a note to parents May 27, the final day of classes, noting the exit of the longtime principal. "I wanted to let you know that the role of principal of Parkview High School will transition at the conclusion of the current school year and a new principal will be named fo...

Retiring Springfield Public Schools board secretary Kathy Looten praised for 'kindness and approachability' Claudette Riley, Springfield News-Leader © Nathan Papes/Springfield News-Leader Kathy Looten, the Springfield Public Schools board secretary, is retiring this summer. For nearly 15 years, Kathy Looten has been stationed right outside the office door of the Springfield superintendent. The executive office liaison reported directly to Norm Ridder until he retired in mid-2014 and then to John Jungmann. Looten has spent the past decade serving as secretary to the Board of...

Marty Marsh will be assistant executive director of the Missouri State High School Activities Association.