KBIA

Low-income families can now apply for DESE's $1,500 education grant

Low-income families that are 185% below the poverty line will now have the opportunity to apply for the Close the Gap grant program. COLUMBIA — Low-income families can now apply for a grant to use ...
News Tribune

DESE questioned again over child care subsidy

A House committee again questioned a state department Wednesday about its handling of child care subsidy payments. There has been a backlog of payments and a backlog of processed provider and family ...
KOMU

Superintendents use annual performance report to plan next steps for their districts

COLUMBIA — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) unveiled the latest annual performance report (APR) data for school districts on Monday. Columbia Public Schools ...
Fulton Sun

Missouri DESE names interim commissioner as long-term search continues

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has hired an interim commissioner while it searches for a ...
KOMU

DESE accepting nominations for Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is now accepting nominations for Regional Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year program honors educators who demonstrate a strong ...