James V. Shuls, Author at Show-Me Institute

James V. Shuls is a Senior Fellow at the Show-Me Institute and Head of the Education Liberty Branch of the Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University. His work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Phi Delta Kappan, Social Science Quarterly, Education Week, The Rural Educator, Educational Policy, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He earned his Ph.D. in education policy from the University of Arkansas. He holds a bachelors degree from Missouri Southern State University and a masters degree from Missouri State University, both in elementary education. Prior to pursuing his doctorate, James taught first grade and fifth grade in southwest Missouri.

James V. Shuls

Does the Independence School District Have a Teacher Shortage Problem? 2022 Data Update

Podcast: What to Expect from the 2023 Legislative Session

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Can We Have Meaningful Dialogue on Pension Reform?

Is the Purpose of Education to Prepare Students for Jobs?

The School Choice Wave, Fire District Recalls and Saving Federalism

As Student Enrollment Drops, the Number of Teachers Rises

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DESE’s Rulemaking Circumvents Intent of Virtual School Law

This Is What Number Four Looks Like?

Turning Teachers into Entrepreneurs

No, School Choice Does Not Defund Public Schools

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