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Sept. 15 State Board of Education Meeting
A news release recapping the September 15 State Board of Education meeting will be published soon — stay tuned.
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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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DESE's Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant is now accepting applications from local education agencies (LEAs) and educator preparation programs (EPPs) for the Building Bridges: Strengthening Literacy Partnerships
Across Missouri grant program.
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Task Force Update
The Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force’s 11th meeting covered key formula topics including small‑school weighting, proration, phase‑ins, hold harmless, virtual and charter funding, model updates, outreach, and remaining open items. A meeting recording will be available soon.
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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services launches the Radon Poster Contest
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas found naturally in Missouri’s soil, and elevated levels are a major health risk. It is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the U.S. Most Missouri counties are considered high risk, and the Missouri Radon Poster Contest helps educate youth about the importance of awareness and testing.
Missourians ages 9 – 14 are invited to create posters that promote radon awareness and encourage testing.
Entries must be postmarked by October 10, 2026, and a state committee will select the winners.
Visit the DHSS website to learn more about radon.
Click here to find out more about the contest details.
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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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National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Join us all week on social media as we highlight how DESE empowers adult learners and strengthens literacy across Missouri.
Follow DESE on social media: Facebook, Instagram, or X.
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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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