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Your guide to Missouri’s newest education laws in 2025
The governor signed legislation about religion in public schools, using cellphones during the school day and protections against discrimination related to hair style or texture.
Posted inState Government
‘Another kick in the butt’: Kehoe cuts funding for KC-area programs, projects
The governor’s cuts included money for tutoring programs, road infrastructure improvements, workforce development, food assistance and arts organizations.
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Child care ‘is like paying a mortgage.’ New cost-sharing program is here to help
By splitting the cost of child care between families, their employers, local funders and the state, the program hopes to ease families’ financial burden while supporting the child care industry and economy.
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Superintendent Dale Herl is retiring. What’s next for the Independence School District?
Independence residents reflect on what they appreciated about the outgoing superintendent’s legacy, and what they want to see change.
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Kansas sees 12,000-student increase in special education over the past decade
Local districts are offering additional pay or partnering with universities to attract and retain staff. But it’s hard to find qualified teachers.
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Meet the tiny Kansas City-area school with a mission of teaching kids who have dyslexia
Horizon Academy features small class sizes and highly trained staff, but the intensive services come with a high price tag.
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Your guide to Kansas City-area summer reading programs
Here’s help in finding in-person and online summer reading programs.
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Dyslexia is common, but these KC-area parents had to push for it to be taken seriously
Some estimates suggest up to 20% of people have dyslexia symptoms. But Kansas City-area parents said their concerns were often brushed off.
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After the Trump administration canceled funding for schools to buy local produce, Missouri farmers hope the relationships continue
Farmers say the program guaranteed fair prices and encouraged them to increase production.