Accountability in Missouri’s Public Schools
Successful leaders know that while it might feel good to have “yes men” around, they are not the best people...
Let’s Grow Missouri, Literally
We often talk about growing Missouri in abstract ways. We want to grow the economy, grow the tax base, grow...
Is There a Comeback Story in Missouri Schools?
The 2024 Summer Olympics have come to a close, and there were so many amazing storylines such as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone...
Some States Making Large Reading Gains Post-Pandemic
The hit game Wordle is something I look forward to doing every day. While the prestigious and crowning achievement of...
Additional Opportunities in Occupational Licensing
Occupational licensing has boomed in the last few decades. Today, one in three people needs an occupational license to work....
Suggested Change to Missouri’s Nuclear Construction Bill
A new bill in the Missouri Legislature proposes easing regulations on nuclear and renewable power construction. House Bill 261 would...
Gas Tax Bill Undergoes Several Changes
A bill in the Missouri Legislature that would raise Missouri’s fuel tax has undergone several important changes. Instead of raising...
Gas Taxes Around the States
Raising enough money to take care of Missouri’s roads has been a challenge. As I’ve written before, the Missouri Department...
Fall 2020 Educational Resources for Missouri Parents
Read the latest from Susan Pendergrass Parents are angry and confused right now. Many are receiving mixed messages from school...
