Second round of hearings set for House Interim Education Committee

(From Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)

The Missouri House of Representatives Interim Committee on Education is holding a second round of hearings about a number education issues facing the state. The Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education encourages parents, teachers, administrators and community members to attend these hearings and make your voice heard. This is your chance to provide input on the priorities for lawmakers leading up to the 2014 legislative session.

Topics will likely include:

• Common Core State Standards
• Foundation formula for education funding
• Student transfers from unaccredited to accredited districts
• Teacher tenure
• Educator evaluation

Interim House Education Committee Hearing dates and locations: 

• Monday, October 21, 3:30-6:30pm at LaGrange College, 2800 Palmyra Rd, Hannibal, MO 63401
• Tuesday, October 22, 1:00-4:00pm at Northwest Missouri State University, Student Union Board Room, 800 University Dr.  Maryville, MO 64468
• Tuesday, October 22, 7:00-10:00pm at UMKC – Atterbury Student Success Center – Pierson Auditorium Room 245 – 5000 Homes, 5110 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110
• Wednesday, October 23, 1:00-4:00pm, University of Central Missouri, Elliott Union, Elliott Room #237A/B, 511 South Holden, Warrensburg, MO 64093
• Wednesday, October 23, 7:00-10:00pm, University of Missouri – Columbia, 319 Jesse Hall, Columbia, MO 65211