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School bus depicting the SB 727 education omnibus

This week, we report on an education omnibus that increases a school choice scholarship program from $50 to $75 million. We also cover all the legislative happenings in Missouri and Kansas.

Notecards depict a phonics-based approach to literacy.

This week, we report on a literacy update presented to the Missouri State Board of Education at its monthly meeting. We also cover legislative happenings in Missouri and Kansas and profile an exciting real-world learning program provided by one of our Aligned board members.

Chalkboard with abacus and graph percentages

This week, we report on a school accountability bill that emphasizes achievement and growth and we cover the latest happenings in Missouri and Kansas.

Crib placed over cash

This week, The Atlantic published an article signaling that private equity is interested in child care, especially in areas where the subsidy reimbursement rates have dramatically increased. Vermont, for example, recently raised eligibility levels to 575 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL)...

Broken pipeline

In regards to the teacher shortage problem, Peter Greene, a senior contributor at Forbes wrote, "If I can’t buy a Porsche for $1.98, that doesn’t mean there’s an automobile shortage. If I can’t get a fine dining meal for a buck, that doesn’t mean there’s a food shortage. And if appropriately skilled...

Adult handing bowl of fruit to child

Leaders in Kansas and Missouri recognize the direct link between economic prosperity and competitiveness and the success and quality of our early childhood systems. This week, we've observed substantial progress in early childhood initiatives across both states.

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