I just watched our commissioner of education resign in a room full of state superintendents. “The Board’s agenda is better served by a different commissioner.” When asked what is the biggest issue facing education, she immediately responded with “support”.

Rumor on the street is that one of them ⤵️ could be the next Missouri Commissioner of Education @MOEducation. Lots of late money is flowing to Missouri Senate candidates who are retiring or in safe seats from the Herzog Foundation companies. Herzog promotes private education and school-choice policies that help families pursue alternatives to traditional public schools. mec.mo.gov/MEC/Campaign_Fina… mec.mo.gov/MEC/Campaign_Fina… mec.mo.gov/MEC/Campaign_Fina… mec.mo.gov/MEC/Campaign_Fina… @MissouriSBA @MSTA @MissouriNEA @MoSenDems @moasbo @moassp @MoAESP #moleg @CRileySBJ @AnneliseHanshaw @sarahgritter @blythebernhard @MariaFBenevento @FortinoJodi @hiba_ahmad96 @jmannies

Have you seen Dane Ehlert's website with so many real world lessons? There are many problem-based lessons for upper elementary through high school: whenmathhappens.com/3-act-ma…

A budget states priorities. Missouri's public-school formula is more than $190 million short, while $60 million is appropriated for private school vouchers through MOScholars. What does that communicate to educators? mosba.org/article/2892697 @MASALeaders @MissouriSBA

Missouri has raised its teacher-pay floor. But after inflation, 419 of 516 districts - 81% - still pay teachers less than in 1991. A floor is progress. It is not a full recovery. See your district: MissouriSchools.org/pay @MSTA @MissouriNEA @MASALeaders

Thank you Missouri State Board of Education members Jordan Bradberry, Kerry Casey, Jon Otto and Vincent Schoemehl Jr. @MOEducation for voting to request full funding of Missouri’s school foundation formula. I appreciate your support for asking the legislature to fund the formula established in state law. @MASALeaders @MSTA @MissouriSBA @MissouriNEA @moasbo @WebbCitySchools

On the car ride home after a game… hold your tongue. My biggest regret as a parent is that I talked way too much about my kids’ performance after games they played. And specifically, I focused way too hard on explaining exactly what they should have done differently and better. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself: Just shut up, Jon! Let them enjoy the game. Let them enjoy the moment. Unfortunately I caused them to tie their identity to their performance. This was poison for their pure love of the game. So don’t make the mistake I did. Don’t talk at your kids after a game. Don’t analyze. Just tell them you love watching them play and make them feel loved. When they are adults they’ll be glad you did.

They put a candle, a box of tacks, and matches on a table. The job: attach the candle to the wall so the wax does not drip. Then they added money.

In the long run, the best way to curb cheating isn't proctoring essays and oral exams. It's developing a moral compass. The heart of integrity is recognizing that the ends don’t justify the means. What we achieve defines our success. How we achieve it determines our character. nytimes.com/2026/08/26/opini…

I’m in love with this sentence: “One of the most underrated skills you can learn is the ability to ignore your mood and stick with the plan.”

You don’t need everything to go your way to make today count. Control what you can; your attitude, your effort, and how you treat the people around you. Show up with purpose and leave today better than you found it. #BeACoffeeBean

The best educators never believe they've "arrived." They keep reading, reflecting, collaborating, and improving because they know student success depends on their own growth. Winners don't stop learning.

K–12 educators — this one's for you! 🎨 I'm hosting THREE free @Photoshop sessions this Thursday, August 12th, and I want you there! 🔵 Fix It in Photoshop: Real Edits, Real Results 🟢 Edit Smarter, Not Harder: AI-Powered Photoshop with Firefly 🟣 Pixels in Motion: Intro to Animation with Photoshop Whether you're just getting started or ready to level up, these hands-on sessions are designed to help you bring powerful creative tools into your classroom — and have fun doing it. Can't make it live? Register anyway — all sessions will be recorded! 🎥 🔗 Register now: adobe.ly/adobeccpathways #Adobe #AdobeEduCreative #Photoshop #K12Teachers Adobe

This 20-minute exercise from Stanford could change your life. It's called the Odyssey Plan. Here's how it works — and why you should try it tonight.

Using social media in middle school predicts lower standardized test scores in high school. 10th graders who started social media before 9th grade are ~6 months behind their peers on math & reading. They're more distracted by their phones. No child should have access to social media.

Have you earned your sticker yet? ✅ Polls are open today for Missouri's Primary Election. After you vote, drop a photo with your "I Voted" sticker in the comments. 👇 Let's show the power of engaged educational leaders across Missouri! #YourVoiceYourVote #MASALeads

Truer words have never been said

Just blogged 🐈 AI in the Classroom: Assignments Students Can't Fake coolcatteacher.com/e957/?utm…

Dear Oran Community The 26-27 school year will be vital for public education in the state of MO. The link contains a great article reflecting on rural schools just like ours. missouriindependent.com/2026…

The results on this are interesting.