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Monthly Update — October 2026
Our October 2026 Kansas and Missouri education policy update covers new national polling on education priorities, leadership changes and A–F grading in Missouri, and Kansas assessment results and cellphone restrictions. This originally appeared in Aligned’s monthly newsletter. Want future updates…
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Missouri State Board of Education Guide
The Missouri State Board of Education oversees public education policy across the state, from academic standards and teacher certification to district accreditation and education funding recommendations. Aligned’s Guide to the Missouri State Board of Education explains the Board’s responsibilities, how…
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Meet the inaugural Show-Me Growth Teaching Fellows
Aligned is proud to announce the inaugural cohort of the Missouri Show-Me Growth Teaching Fellowship. These 24 educators work in classrooms across Missouri, from St. Louis and Kansas City to the Ozarks. Together, they span every grade from kindergarten through…
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Monthly Update — September 2026
This originally appeared in Aligned’s monthly newsletter. Want future updates in your inbox? Sign up today. Kansas rethinks classroom technology use Earlier this month, the Kansas State Board of Education reviewed draft policy language (starts on pg. 206) on use…
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Today, November 3, is Election Day. 🗳️
The choices we make at the ballot box shape our schools, including how classrooms are funded. Many communities have school funding measures on the ballot this year.
Before you head to the polls, take a few minutes to learn about the education issues on your ballot and what they mean for students in your community.
Check with your county election office for your polling place, hours, and voter ID requirements.
Every. Student. Prepared. It starts with showing up. Vote today.
📚❤️ Reading Together. Learning Together. Growing Together.
This National Family Literacy Day, we're celebrating the powerful role families play in building a lifelong love of reading and learning.
Literacy begins at home. Whether it's reading a bedtime story, exploring a new book together, or simply talking about the day's adventures, everyday moments help children build the language, confidence, and critical thinking skills they need to succeed.
At Aligned, we believe strong readers become strong learners, and strong learners build stronger communities and a stronger workforce. When families make reading and learning a shared priority, they're laying the foundation for a lifetime of opportunity.
📖 Just 15 minutes of reading together each day can make a meaningful difference. Let's turn the page toward a brighter future—one family, one book, and one child at a time.
#NationalFamilyLiteracyDay #FamilyLiteracy #ReadingMatters #LiteracyStartsAtHome #StudentSuccess #Aligned
The Missouri State Board of Education oversees public education policy across the state, from academic standards and teacher certification to district accreditation and education funding recommendations.
Aligned’s Guide to the Missouri State Board of Education explains the Board’s responsibilities, how its members are appointed, who currently serves, and how the public can follow its meetings and decisions.
Click the link to check out and download the guide.
Missouri State Board of Education Guide | Aligned
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Learn about the Missouri State Board of Education, including its responsibilities, current members, appointment process, and how to follow its meetings.
Our October 2026 Kansas and Missouri education policy update covers new national polling on education priorities, leadership changes and A–F grading in Missouri, and Kansas assessment results and cellphone restrictions.
This originally appeared in Aligned’s monthly newsletter. Want future updates in your inbox? Click the link in the post to sign up!
Monthly Update — October 2026 | Aligned
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October 2026 Kansas and Missouri education policy update: national polling, Missouri leadership changes, Kansas test scores and school cellphone rules.