Missouri State Board of Education

Missouri education board approves ‘innovation waivers’ for districts, including Lewis County C-1, to opt out of state tests

August 17, 2023 | By ANNELISE HANSHAW, Missouri Independent

The Missouri State Board of Education unanimously approved an exemption for 19 districts and one charter school to measure student achievement using alternative assessments instead of the state’s prescribed methods. Students in these districts will begin to see changes this fall as districts in the Success Ready Students Network implement their plan. “Progress monitoring during the school…

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Missouri lowers substitute teacher requirements to address shortage

August 17, 2021 | By CAMERON GERBER, Missouri Times

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Those seeking a substitute teaching certificate in Missouri will be allowed to pursue accreditation through alternative training as the state still struggles with a staffing shortage heading into the new school year. The rule change, approved by the State Board of Education Tuesday, permanently gives applicants the choice between the standard 60 hours of college…

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