St. Louis Public Schools Exemplifies the Need for Educational Transparency
St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) has been in the news a lot recently, and not for the best reasons. The...
The Parents’ Bill of Rights: Its Time Has Come
We have long said that if the government can take your money, it needs to account for it, and whether...
Optimism and Concern on the Future of Parents’ Bill of Rights Legislation
For those unfamiliar with it, a “Parents’ Bill of Rights” is a law that helps to ensure parents have transparent...
Parents’ Bill of Rights Legislation Clears Senate
In a significant first step to becoming law, the Missouri Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 4 on Tuesday. The bill...
Some Thoughts on “Pre-Filing Eve”
For many of us, the beginning of December marks the beginning of the Christmas season, kicking off a monthlong period...
The Kansas City Star Is Right
A recent Kansas City Star piece excoriated the Missouri Senate for its behavior and failure in the recently concluded legislative...
Parents’ Bill of Rights Law Passes the House
This week, the Missouri House of Representatives gave initial approval to a Parents’ Bill of Rights bill, the culmination of...
Bill Makes Government Transparency Available to All Missourians
One of the biggest shortcomings of Missouri’s Sunshine Law is that—apart from local governments giving incomplete answers or overcharging for...
Missouri Parents’ Bill of Rights Moves to the House Floor
Missouri parents have a right to play a central role in their kids’ education. A critical piece of legislation that...
