Claudette Riley
Education Reporter at Springfield News-Leader
Education reporter in Missouri for @SpringfieldNL | PreK-college | Kansas native | Word person | Chief steward @SGFNewsGuild
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3 weeks ago |
news-leader.com | Claudette Riley
Jamie Birch, policy director for Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, will become chief of staff and assistant to the president of Missouri State University. Birch will assume the role on June 24, working closely with President Richard "Biff" Williams on executive operations and legislative strategy. Birch's extensive experience in state government, including policy development, budget management and legislative affairs, makes her well-suited for the position, Williams said.
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3 weeks ago |
news-leader.com | Claudette Riley
A Springfield Lutheran High School official said a survey of prospective families was "overwhelmingly positive" and showed "conditions were favorable to launch."Springfield Lutheran High School, the only Lutheran high school in southwest Missouri, will open in mid-August with an initial enrollment of up to 25 students, mostly ninth-graders. The school will lease space from Trinity Lutheran Church and hopes to expand to 100 students in grades 9-12 within five years.
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3 weeks ago |
news-leader.com | Claudette Riley
Mary Schrag, the new president of the Missouri Board of Education, aims to improve public education and prioritize teacher recruitment and retention. Schrag supports annual board officer elections and emphasizes collaboration and diverse perspectives. She plans to work closely with state officials, educators and parents to address key issues like the teacher shortage. Mary Schrag describes herself as fearless, so she isn't easily frightened by the challenges facing public education.
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3 weeks ago |
news-leader.com | Claudette Riley
Johannes Strobel will be the new dean of the Graduate College at Missouri State University. He replaces longtime dean Julie Masterson, who retires June 30. Strobel begins his new role on Aug. 18. Johannes Strobel, who has previously worked in Missouri, is the new dean of the Graduate College at Missouri State University. He will replace longtime dean Julie Masterson, who retires June 30. Strobel was one of three finalists for the job, who were all external to the university.
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3 weeks ago |
news-leader.com | Claudette Riley
The Missouri Board of Education is considering a long-range plan to close, consolidate and rebuild state-operated schools for students with severe disabilities. New board members have expressed reservations about the plan and are not ready to vote. Board members are requesting more information and a learning session before making a decision.
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Plan to overhaul Missouri schools for severely disabled faces tough questions by new state board members https://t.co/DAi6xN2Wtc via @springfieldNL @MOEducation @MoCommissioner
College of the Ozarks plans to end Sunday brunch at The Keeter Center in early August to observe sabbath. Here is how the campus will operate on Sundays going forward. https://t.co/dwLRwxadM5 via @springfieldNL @CofOHardWorkU
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