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SUMMARY:Streetcars\, Schools\, and Your Tax Dollars at Insider's Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Show-Me Institute’s experts for an evening of lively conversation as we discuss two timely issues. \nThe Kansas City Streetcar – The Kansas City Streetcar came in 55% over budget and three years late\, yet local media reported it as on time and under budget. The Show-Me Institute took a closer look at the facts\, and the discrepancies are striking. With the city considering further extensions\, the cost picture may only get worse. Senior Fellow Patrick Tuohey explains why taxpayers and local media need to start asking harder questions now. \nThe Public School Personnel Boom and the Teacher Pipeline – Since 2000\, growth in teaching and administrative staff has greatly outpaced growth in student enrollment. Yet at the same time\, teacher salaries have declined in real terms\, and there is a perceived shortage of teachers across the state.  Director of Education Cory Koedel will present new research from the Show-Me Institute that examines where the money is going and what it means for our educational system. \nCome\, have a drink\, and meet with fellow Kansas Citians who believe free markets\, local control\, and fiscal responsibility are the path forward for Missouri.  Please feel free to share this invitation with friends and colleagues. \nWe hope you will join us! \nWednesday\, September 30\, 2026\nCarriage Club\n5301 State Line Road\nKansas City\, MO 64112\nDoors open: 5:00 p.m.\nDiscussion and Q&A: 5:30-6:30 p.m.\nTicket Price: $20.00\n(includes lunch and beverages)\nREGISTER HERE
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LOCATION:Carriage Club\, 5301 State Line Road\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64112
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SUMMARY:Can Missouri Experience A Mississippi Miracle?
DESCRIPTION:A Panel on Improving Missouri’s Schools\n  \nIn 2013\, Mississippi was ranked 49th in the country in fourth grade reading performance\, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). By 2024\, it ranked 9th in the country. During the same period\, Missouri ranked 27th in 2013 and fell to 38th. \nThese contrasting trends raise important questions for Missouri. What education policy changes drove Mississippi’s gains in fourth grade reading performance\, and what lessons can Missouri draw from Mississippi’s success and Florida’s approach to educational freedom? \nJoin us for a panel discussion featuring Douglas Carswell\, president and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy\, James V. Shuls\, director of civics and liberty studies and head of education liberty branch at Florida State University\, and Cory Koedel\, director of education policy at the Show-Me Institute. \nRSVP by emailing events@showmeopportunity.org\nThursday\, October 1\, 2026\nMAC West\n1777 Des Peres Road\nSt. Louis\, MO 63141\nReception: 4:30 – 5:00 p.m.\nProgram: 5:00-6:00 p.m.\nComplimentary Beverages and Appetizers\nREGISTER HERE\nAdvance RSVP is required. Walk-up registration will not be permitted. \nThis event is open to anyone interested in learning more about policies that could shape Missouri’s future. Please feel free to share with friends and colleagues.
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LOCATION:MAC West\, 1777 Des Peres Rd\, Des Peres\, 63131\, United States
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