Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Recent News About Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Governor Parson Appoints Two New Members to the State Board of Education
Governor Michael L. Parson has appointed two new members to the State Board of Education, Tawni Hunt Ferrarini, Ph.D. from St. Charles, and Thomas G. Prater, M.D. from Springfield. Dr. Ferrarini and Dr. Prater are now awaiting confirmation by the Missouri Senate in the coming weeks.Dr. Ferrarini, the Robert W. Plaster Professor of Economic Education at Lindenwood University's Hammond Institute, has been actively involved in creating programs to enhance economics education statewide. Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven expressed excitement about their appointment,...
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Two School Districts and Nine Schools Receive Purple Star Designation
Two school districts and nine individual schools in Missouri have been awarded the prestigious 2024 Missouri Purple Star designation by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Among the recipients are Crocker R-II School District, Warren Co. R-III School District, and various schools within these districts.Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven expressed the significance of the program, stating, "This program is just one way to reiterate our state’s commitment to our service members." Vandeven highlighted the importance of supporting service...