JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In a stunning turn of events, Missouri Governor Eric Greitens received a loss in his attempt to supplant the current Board of Education commissioner in the Show-Me State. “I look forward to the focus returning to […]
RELEASE: Maryville University Builds on its Spirit of Inclusivity by Expanding its Online Degree Programs
Launch of 10 online bachelor’s degree programs next fall to help prepare students for rapidly evolving workplace ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Maryville University, a nationally ranked private university, today announced the expansion of its online bachelor’s degree […]
State lawmakers call on Board of Education to ‘abandon efforts’ to oust Commissioner
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The hits keep coming as more and more lawmaker and officials express their displeasure with the attempt by Gov. Eric Greitens’ administration to oust Dr. Margie Vandeven, the commissioner for the Missouri State Board of Education. […]
RELEASE: Greitens violated law by ousting state school board member
Governor can’t remove board members without written notice, hearing on charges JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Professional politician and part-time governor Eric Greitens violated state law in September when he removed State Board of Education Member Melissa Gelner from office after […]
Driskell resignation gives Greitens fifth seat to appoint on Board of Education
BY MICHAEL LAYER JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Joe Driskill announced he will be resigning from the Missouri Board of Education (BOE) on November 9. Governor Eric Greitens has faced heavy resistance from the BOE as three candidates have withdrawn from […]
Missouri Community Colleges Association awards six legislators
By Michael Layer BRANSON, Mo. – The Missouri Community Colleges Association (MCCA)’s convention and trade show, four legislators were awarded on Thursday evening for their support of Missouri Community Colleges. Rep. Jean Evans, Rep. John Weimann, Rep. Sandy Crawford, Rep. […]
St. Louis based LaunchCode wins big in MIT competition
A St. Louis non-profit organization LaunchCode has been named one of the grand prize winners in the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge. In August, it was announced that LaunchCode was one of the finalists in the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge, earning […]
Clayton teachers prepare to go high-tech this year
“We realized we had a problem when Kindergartners were sitting down at a desktop computer and trying to swipe the screen,” said Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Milena Garganiga. “We were really behind.” As Gargeniga talked about how technology […]
Roberts partners with Firefighters, unions in organizing school supply drive
By Benjamin Peters ST. LOUIS – Education and the state’s youth have long been a top priority for Rep. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, and his latest endeavor is just another example of how he intends to change some of the […]