National Assessment of Educational Progress

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By Susan Pendergrass | Episode Length 21 min

Education | ARTICLE | September 9, 2026

A Better Way to Teach History with Jon Bassett and Gary Shiffman

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Girl reading book, literacy policy, Missouri reading scores, phonics, three cueing method

Education | ARTICLE | September 1, 2026

Missouri’s Reading Scores Remain Low

By Avery Frank | Read Time 2 min

Economy | ARTICLE | August 11, 2026

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By Susan Pendergrass | Episode Length 26 min

Education | ARTICLE | July 29, 2026

Teacher Preparation in Missouri Is Getting a Failing Grade

By Avery Frank | Read Time 4 min

Library, bookshelf, Missouri education policy, literacy reform, reading, third-grade retention

Education | ARTICLE | June 22, 2026

Missouri Missed an Opportunity on Reading Reform

By Avery Frank | Read Time 3 min

Child reading, early literacy reform, three cueing, phonics instruction

Education | ARTICLE | June 18, 2026

Waiting for Supergirl

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Education | ARTICLE | May 27, 2026

The Missouri State Legislature Got Nothing Done in Education

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Education | ARTICLE | May 5, 2026

Pass Early Literacy Reform Now, Then Build on It

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