school funding

A parent-led coalition turning the income-tax repeal measure into a public education fight, warning that state aid is already falling short

The Missouri House bill to fund private schools uses the same money that public schools use.

Hallsville voters approved the continuation of a four-day school week as well as a multi-million dollar bond issue aiming for school improvement.

The formula that funds public schools in the state relies on outdated assumptions of local aid, education officials say.

Title Ⅰ grants for low-income schools are currently distributed through the Department of Education.

Some Missouri lawmakers are raising concerns about Gov. Eric Greitens' plan to continue cuts to school transportation funding.Public schools were…

Missouri senators have voted to override Gov. Jay Nixon's veto of a proposal to rein in the amount of money lawmakers aim to provide to K-12 schools.Hours…

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon addressed public school educators in Jefferson City Wednesday afternoon. He said Missouri’s AAA credit rating and recovering…

Missouri public schools and universities will be getting a funding increase under an agreement by legislative budget negotiators.A group of House and…

Missouri schools could receive a 2 percent funding increase next year and state employees could get a small raise.Those decisions appear to be locked into…