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School districts around the nation recently celebrated National Public Schools Week. The week is dedicated to recognizing the accomplishments of public schools across America, and reminding our citizens of the
Two local school districts are among dozens statewide calling for the formation of a blue ribbon commission to potentially overhaul Missouri’s K-12 education funding formula. Key officials recently weighed in
The August Primary Election in Missouri will be Tuesday, Aug. 2. Phelps County Focus asked candidates for local office in disputed races to answer questions on issues via a questionnaire.
Kansas News Service Missouri schools rank 49th in the nation in funds they receive from the state according to a report from State Auditor Nicole Galloway. State Auditor Nicole Galloway says Missouri ranks toward the bottom of U.S. states in funding it gives to schools. The report released Thursday found that, unlike most states, Missouri schools rely heavily on local sources, like property taxes, to fund classrooms. State money accounts for about 32% of per-student funding, placing Missouri in 49th place nationally for percentage of school resources coming from the state. "The state is not s...
Kansas News Service Missouri schools rank 49th in the nation in funds they receive from the state according to a report from State Auditor Nicole Galloway. The state auditor said lack of funding from the state shifts the burden to Missouri residents, who end up paying higher property taxes to support their schools. State Auditor Nicole Galloway says Missouri ranks toward the bottom of U.S. states in funding it gives to schools. The report released Thursday found that, unlike most states, Missouri schools rely heavily on local sources, like property taxes, to fund classrooms. State money acco...