Missouri was among the first states to adopt the Common Core State Standards following their introduction in June 2010, and it is clear the Show-Me State cares about providing quality education. That passion for preparing K-12 students for tomorrow continues to this day, as evidenced by Gov. Jay Nixon’s recent announcement. Nixon said that he would like to see his state fully fund Missouri’s public schools by the end of 2016, according to a news release from the governor’s office.
Nixon views Missouri’s Oak Grove High School as a model of what the state’s public institutions should aspire to emulate.
“In order for our economy to thrive, our students must be prepared to compete in today’s global marketplace, and this district’s strong record of achievement shows that the folks here in Oak Grove are rising to that challenge,” Nixon said. “Today, with Missouri’s AAA credit rating intact and our economy picking up steam, we have a unique opportunity to build on this momentum by investing in our schools, our students and our future.”
To accomplish this goal, Missouri would require a school funding formula that works in the state’s favor. Unfortunately, not all state officials are confident this will happen. State Rep. Charlie Davis, for example, told The Joplin Globe that he will be 100 percent behind such a formula if there is enough money for it. At this time, Davis is not sure of a specific source for the funding.
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