How Will the Four-day School Week Progress in Light of SB 727?
The enormous 167-page education bill, Senate Bill (SB) 727, recently passed out of the Missouri Senate and is heading to...
Yes, the Mayor’s Pre-K Program Is a Voucher
As Kansas City considers expanding pre-K on the April 2nd ballot, two things about the research should be made clear:...
Pre-K in Kansas City Likely Won’t Deliver on Its Promises
In a recent post, I pointed out that the pre-K program being presented to Kansas City voters is significantly different...
Pre-K Supporters Dismiss Research on Efficacy of Pre-K
In a debate about the efficacy of pre-K, Kansas City Mayor Sly James was dismissive of research that suggested there...
Are Sales Taxes to Fund Pre-K a Good Idea?
Kansas City Mayor Sly James is working on a proposal for a sales tax increase to fund expanded pre-K education....
Is Expanding Pre-K a Good Idea? The Jury Is Still Out.
Missouri can learn a lot from the successes and failures of other states—and this applies to Amendment 3, too. Before...
Analyzing Amendment 3
On November 8, Missourians will be asked to vote on Amendment 3, an initiative that looks to increase tobacco taxes...
Open Boundaries Would Allow More Students to Receive “Tough Love” at North Side
Students in St. Louis have more options today than ever before. From magnet schools to charter schools, students can choose...
Preschool: Silver Bullet?
Former St. Louis Mayor Vince Schoemehl recently penned a letter to the St. Louis Business Journal about the benefits of...
If You Like Your Preschool, You’ll Be Able to Keep-Not Again!
Advocates of universal preschool are up in arms, as Missouri lost a bid for a federal grant that would have...
