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ACTION / FEBRUARY 11, 2022

MSTA Action - Feb. 11, 2022

MSTA-supported career ladder bill has hearing in committee HB2493 (R. Black) would restart the Missouri Career Development and Teacher Excellence Plan also known as Career Ladder. The bill...

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STORIES / FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Legislative Session 2022 Q&A

If you have a question about the 2022 Missouri Legislative Session, please submit it here . How will veteran teacher salaries be affected if the minimum salary is boosted to $38,000? Gov...

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ACTION / FEBRUARY 4, 2022

MSTA Action - Feb. 4, 2022

MSTA opposes open enrollment bill HB1814 (Pollitt) was heard in the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee in a snow shortened week for the General Assembly. This legislation would...

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STORIES / FEBRUARY 1, 2022

A note from the president: Choose Positivity

Our schools are the heartbeats of the communities in which we live. Teachers set the energy levels in our schools, which makes it essential for us to establish a positive vibe in our individual...

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STORIES / FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Meet James Young: Your 2022 Missouri State Teacher of the Year

By: Joseph Jackson and Lindsay James James Young, a sixth-grade Musical Theatre, Vocal Music and Guitar teacher in the Ferguson-Florissant R-2 School District, was named Missouri s 2022...

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STORIES / FEBRUARY 1, 2022

From Farm to Home: Agriculture program fosters real-world experience

By Lindsay James and Joseph Jackson Nestled in the heart of the Hillsboro R-3 school district, Bridle Ridge Acres is home to a unique learning opportunity for local students. The farm is much...

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STORIES / FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Get to Know Chuck Martin

Get to Know Chuck Martin Your 2022 MSTA President With the conclusion of the 159th Assembly of Delegates on Friday November 19, Chuck Martin stepped into the role of MSTA President. Hailing...

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STORIES / FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Re-establishing connections between students, families and communities

By Pam Clifton, West Francois Co. R-4 Some speculate that there has been significant learning loss for students as a result of COVID-19. But learning did not stop during the pandemic - it was...

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STORIES / FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Macy’s Parade Comes to Nixa

Pam Clark, Hannah Hogan and Carolynda Peltier, Nixa R-2 Millions of Americans watch the Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade each year, but our second graders at Nixa s John Thomas School of...

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STORIES / FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Wonder Wednesdays

By Shannon Berghoff, Jackson R-2 Indoor recess can be so enlightening. I found myself deep in thought one day as I watched my students interact and began to notice some major gaps in their...

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