/tags/parents-bill-of-rights Parents' Bill of Rights en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:00:00 GMT /education/2023-04-07/the-missouri-legislature-is-considering-a-lot-of-bills-affecting-schools-heres-the-latest The Missouri legislative session is more than halfway finished, and many bills affecting schools are making their way through the Capitol. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:00:00 GMT /education/2023-04-07/the-missouri-legislature-is-considering-a-lot-of-bills-affecting-schools-heres-the-latest Jodi Fortino | KCUR, Kate Grumke | © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà /government-politics-issues/2023-02-14/missouri-senate-passes-legislation-barring-teaching-of-certain-diversity-related-concepts The legislation requires schools to disclose curriculum documentation such as syllabi and source materials. A separate part of the bill barring the teaching of certain diversity-related concepts has drawn the most ire among Democrats. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:26:55 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-02-14/missouri-senate-passes-legislation-barring-teaching-of-certain-diversity-related-concepts Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-02-08/missouri-senate-gives-initial-approval-to-parents-bill-of-rights-legislation Though the amended legislation no longer includes the phrase "Critical Race Theory" or bars the teaching of it specifically, critics still worry it could hinder the teaching of history. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:41:37 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-02-08/missouri-senate-gives-initial-approval-to-parents-bill-of-rights-legislation Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-01-31/missouri-teachers-association-opposes-open-enrollment-and-parents-bill-of-rights Over 100 educators heard from Gov. Mike Parson and state lawmakers at the Capitol on Tuesday. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:56:53 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-01-31/missouri-teachers-association-opposes-open-enrollment-and-parents-bill-of-rights Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-01-26/missouri-senate-likely-to-debate-parents-bill-of-rights-legislation-next-week In addition to added transparency requirements, the bill bans the teaching of some diversity-centered topics. Senate Democrats believe the language would be interpreted too broadly. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:49:27 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-01-26/missouri-senate-likely-to-debate-parents-bill-of-rights-legislation-next-week Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-01-24/missouri-senate-education-committee-passes-parents-bill-of-rights The legislation makes several changes regarding K-12 education, including the creation of a portal that contains every school district’s curriculum and other information. It also would prohibit the teaching of critical race theory and other diversity-related concepts. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:00:27 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-01-24/missouri-senate-education-committee-passes-parents-bill-of-rights Sarah Kellogg