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Dec. 18, 2023St. Joseph, Mo. |  By: Jeremy Werner

SJSD evaluating latest report card from state

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - In the St. Joseph Public School District, officials are dissecting the state-issued report card, aiming to enhance scores given by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

The score received was 63.2%. Officials acknowledge that attendance remains a significant challenge, with the district falling just short of the 80% state standard despite an increase from 71% to 79%.

Teacher recruitment and retention pose additional hurdles for the district, as well as nearly every Missouri public school district.

The state struggles with a teacher shortage, losing 5,000 teachers annually, while only 3,500 graduate with education degrees.

Academically, there are concerns about math and Language Arts, prompting a call for innovative solutions and personalized educational plans for each student.

Edgar emphasizes the need for state lawmakers to address Missouri's low teacher pay, suggesting a reevaluation of the funding formula established in 2006.