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Missouri needs to prioritize keeping its teachers, outgoing commissioner says

Outgoing Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven said recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers is a key factor to helping students succeed.

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Bristol Elementary Named Gold Star School

Bristol Elementary School in the Webster Groves School District was recently named one of Missouri’s eight “Gold Star Schools” for 2024 by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Do 4-day school weeks hurt Missouri students academically? Here's what report found

Four-day schools weeks have been permitted in Missouri since 2011. This is the first time the state has examined their impact on student learning.

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