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School Safety & Climate Survey Participation Needed
The Missouri Department of Public Safety, in partnership with the Committee on School Safety, is conducting a statewide Secondary School Safety & Climate Survey to better understand the current safety environment, needs, and experiences of Missouri students and school staff.
Your school’s participation is essential. Please share the two surveys below with the appropriate groups:
Thank you for helping ensure Missouri’s students and staff have a safe, supportive learning environment.
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The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) are pleased to announce a new partnership with Google to help empower educators, students, and job seekers across the state with critical job ready and AI skills, all at no cost.
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A – F Framework Feedback Sessions
In-person meetings will have limited seating capacity. Please register for the event that you want to attend. Once registration is full the event registration will close.
A virtual session has been added to ensure stakeholders have the opportunity to provide feedback if capacity has been reached in the in-person meetings.
DESE invites educators and stakeholders to join a session on the proposed A – F Grade Card Framework. These meetings offer a chance to learn about the framework and to share feedback.
If you plan to attend in-person, please do not arrive sooner than 15 minutes before the meeting begins.
In-person & Virtual Sessions
- Sept. 9, 2026 | 1:30 – 3 p.m.
- Sept. 10, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Sept. 11, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
We encourage all stakeholders to attend and share their input.
You can see information about the executive order and prestation materials on the DESE website.
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Today is 988 Day, and we’re spreading awareness of the national mental health hotline available 24/7 by text, phone, and chat. 988 offers free, compassionate, and confidential support. If you’re feeling stressed, struggling, or worried about someone you love, don’t wait — reaching out early can make all the difference.
Whatever you’re facing, big or small, your reason is enough to call, text, or chat with 988 before distress becomes a crisis.
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Share Your Story with @MOEducation
Share your classroom wins, CTE projects, campus events, and educator highlights — then tag @MOEducation on Facebook, Instagram, or X.
We’ll amplify as many posts as possible so families across Missouri can celebrate your great work!
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MSBA’s AI in Education Symposium returns Oct. 21 in Kansas City with practical AI strategies, Missouri district examples, and sessions on data privacy and deepfakes. The event runs 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and includes coffee and lunch.
- Open to board members, superintendents, curriculum and tech leaders, and teachers
- Registration is $175, or $100 with MSBA’s Annual Conference
Register online or call 573‑445‑9920.
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September is National Literacy Month. Reading opens doors to learning, opportunity, and lifelong success.
Throughout the month, we celebrate the educators, families, and communities who help students build strong literacy skills every day.
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Office of Literacy Reminder
Educators are invited to join DESE’s Office of Literacy for Virtual Office Hours from 10 – 11 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month (except December). After brief updates, the team will host Q&A on Reading Success Plans, K–12 resources, professional learning, school libraries, and more.
Questions? Email literacy@dese.mo.gov.
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Join a free, two‑day, in‑person training for families, transition‑age students, young adults with disabilities, and professionals. Learn about key resources that support successful community employment.
- When: October 2–3, 2026, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Where: Junior League of Kansas City, MO, 9215 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114
Topics include:
- Employment solutions
- Customized employment
- Keeping benefits while working
- Local agencies and resources
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