News Release➡️@GovParsonMo appointed two new members to the State Board of Education, Tawni Hunt Ferrarini, Ph.D., and Thomas G. Prater, M.D. They are now subject to confirmation by the Missouri Senate in the coming weeks. More: dese.mo.gov/governor-parso…

Know a teacher who has a positive impact on the students in their classroom? Take the time to nominate them for Regional Teacher of the Year, the first step to identify the 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year! Closes 4/14.
Submit your nomination here: surveymonkey.com/r/TOYNOM2025.

We hope you and your child have enjoyed a fun-filled Week of the Young Child! Remember, supporting children as they learn and grow is a year-round activity. Learn more about how to support your child as they learn and grow: https: dese.mo.gov/childhood/qual….

Know a teacher who has a positive impact on the students in their classroom? Take the time to nominate them for Regional Teacher of the Year, the first step to identify the 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year! Closes 4/14.
Submit your nomination here: surveymonkey.com/r/TOYNOM2025.

Registration for the 2024 District Continuous Improvement Summit is now open for educators and administrators! The summit will be May 29-30, 2024, at Tan-Tar-A at the Lake of the Ozarks. Learn more and register here: moedu-sail.org/dci-summit-202….

Reading with your child does not mean just reading books! You can read just about everything aloud — like recipes or newspaper articles. For fun reading ideas visit: naeyc.org/our-work/famil….

The #MoSBOE meeting will conclude after one licensure matter. The board will then move into closed session.

Today’s remaining #MoSBOE Action Items: two items of rulemaking related to gifted education. #ShowMeSuccess

On to Action Items. The #MoSBOE will consider opening the learning standards for health and family education for public comment, per Section 160.527, RSMo. #ShowMeSuccess

The #MoSBOE is back from lunch and picking up the last Discussion Item on today's agenda: an update from Governmental Affairs on bills filed relating to education and early childhood. #ShowMeSuccess

Final Discussion Items on today’s agenda: a report on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, then an update from Governmental Affairs on bills filed relating to education and early childhood. #ShowMeSuccess

Next in #MoSBOE Discussion Items: MO DMH Director Valerie Huhn sits down with the #MoSBOE to discuss recommended approaches to addressing children’s current mental health needs. #ShowMeSuccess

On to Discussion Items on the #MoSBOE agenda. First: previewing updates to the MSIP 6 Comprehensive Guide before it is used to generate the 2024 APR release. #ShowMeSuccess

Today’s #MoSBOE Spotlight on Success: the Missouri Afterschool Network’s (Missouri Afterschool Network) video featuring the Summer Enrichment model used in the Eldon School District. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=WyX8U6…. #ShowMeSuccess

The April #MoSBOE meeting is underway. The President’s Report and NASBE Report are up first, followed by Consent Agenda Items. See the agenda here: dese.mo.gov/april-9-2024-m….

Today, we stopped by Whiteman Air Force base to celebrate Month of the Military Child. Over 12,000 Missouri children face challenges and unique experiences due to their parents’ military service. We appreciate the dedication and commitment these families have given to our nation.

The Missouri State Board of Education meets today at 9:00 a.m. The meeting is open for the public to attend in person.
Click here to listen to the meeting audio: dese.mo.gov/sbe-livestream
For the agenda: dese.mo.gov/april-9-2024-m…
#MoSBOE

Kick-off the Week of the Young Child with an activity plan. Celebrate children and early learning this week with creative and collaborative activities.
For a list of themed activities for young children, from Music Monday to Family Friday, visit: naeyc.org/events/woyc/pl….

Join us in celebrating National Library Week! This week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

The Missouri State Board of Education meets tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. The meeting is open for the public to attend in person.
Click here to listen to the meeting audio: dese.mo.gov/sbe-livestream
For the agenda: dese.mo.gov/april-9-2024-m…
#MoSBOE