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07.13.2009 6:15 pm

Governor signs education grabbag

Post-Dispatch Jefferson City Bureau

JEFFERSON CITY — Without ceremony, Gov. Jay Nixon put his imprimatur today on a mammoth education bill passed by the General Assembly.

The wide-ranging plan (SB291), shepherded by Rep. Maynard Wallace, R-Thornfield, includes:

– A controversial provision allowing teachers in the St.…

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04.23.2009 12:44 pm

State official still hoping for quality rating system

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

JEFFERSON CITY — The two state education boards met today to discuss education from preschool to graduate school, and they heard from at least one person who is still hoping for a quality rating system.

Karen Bartz of the Coordinating Board for…

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02.18.2009 6:48 am

Longtime state school board member heads search panel

Post-Dispatch Jefferson City Bureau
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JEFFERSON CITY — Thomas R. Davis of Kansas City will lead the search for a commissioner of elementary and secondary education to replace the late D. Kent King.

The State Board of Education asked Davis to chair the search. Davis served…

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