Education Stories

Education | ARTICLE | February 5, 2026

The Rise of Labor-Based Grading and the Continuing De-emphasis on Skill Development at U.S. Universities

By Patrick Johann | Read Time 2 min

School test, test scores, declining test scores, NAEP, Missouri education performance

Education | ARTICLE | February 3, 2026

To the Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee: We Have a Problem

By Cory Koedel | Read Time 3 min

Education | ARTICLE | February 2, 2026

The Six Words Driving the Education Debate in 2026 With Mike McShane

By Susan Pendergrass | Episode Length 32 min

Empty classroom, open enrollment, school choice, education innovation

Education | ARTICLE | January 27, 2026

Open Enrollment Would Improve Missouri’s Charter Schools

By Avery Frank | Read Time 2 min

Education | ARTICLE | January 22, 2026

Charter Schools Do Special Education Better

By Cory Koedel | Read Time 2 min

Education | ARTICLE | January 21, 2026

We Need State Standardized Tests

By Cory Koedel | Read Time 4 min

Corporate Welfare | ARTICLE | January 20, 2026

2026 Missouri State of the State | Roundtable

By Elias Tsapelas and 3 more | Episode Length 32 min

Education | ARTICLE | January 15, 2026

Kehoe Continues to Prioritize MOScholars in his State of the State Address

By Cory Koedel | Read Time 2 min

Education | ARTICLE | January 14, 2026

Meaningful School Report Cards are on the Way

By Cory Koedel | Read Time 3 min

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