
UPDATES ON EDUCATION RESEARCH AND POLICY
We want to help lawmakers, educators, and families make decisions about education by providing updates on national, regional and Missouri-specific research. While we strive to be objective, we want to facilitate discussion and will occasionally offer our own views on this blog.
Key Takeaways from Missouri’s 2022 MAP Results
In this blog, we describe key takeaways from Missouri’s 2022 Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) results in English Language Arts and mathematics.
Changes in the Elementary Age Population, School Closures, and Access to Public Elementary School Options in St. Louis City: Three Key Takeaways
This blog identifies three key takeaways from PRiME’s policy brief, Elementary Age Population Decline, School Closures, and Access to Public Elementary School Options in St. Louis City.
Comparing 2019 and 2021 PRiME Growth Scores: Sustained Growth, Proficiency Declines
In this blog, we compare the findings of PRiME”s 2021 Missouri Statewide Student Growth Growth Report with PRiME’s 2022 Missouri Statewide Student Growth Report. We contrast trends in student growth before and after the COVID-19 pandemic to begin to understand the effects on student learning in Missouri.
When You Examine the Test Scores, Look for the Growth
This blog discusses the importance of examining student growth scores and highlights PRiME’s upcoming series of 2022 Student Growth Reports.
Key Comparisons of Opinions on MOScholars Program Regulations
This blog emphasizes key differences between the opinions of voters, parents, and private school leaders on hypothetical MOScholars Program regulations in the areas of admissions requirements, cost of tuition, participation in religious activities, and state standardized testing.
Key Takeaways from NAEP Long-Term Trends: Technology Access
This blog emphasizes key takeaways from the 2022 NAEP LTT findings on remote learners’ technology access. We discuss these takeaways within the context of previous PRiME findings related to Missouri students’ technology access, given the prevalence of technology-based learning in schools over the last three academic years.
Teacher Shortages Cause Missouri to Change Certifications
This blog describes Missouri’s changes to teacher certifications to fill teacher vacancies and how our solutions compare to changes in nearby states.
Connecting the Findings: Key Takeaways on Postsecondary Access and Success in Missouri
This blog describes how findings from our reports on postsecondary access and success connect as we continue to highlight variation in outcomes across the state.
Postsecondary Success: Exploring the Data
This blog is an introduction to our postsecondary success data tool. We highlight the information included and offer a description of the data that we used to conduct our analyses in the full report.
Key Takeaways from Missouri Students' Postsecondary Success Report
This blog highlights key takeaways from the Missouri Students’ Postsecondary Success Report.
2022 Missouri Legislative Session Conclusions
Missouri’s 2022 legislative wrapped up, and education bills made the way to the finish line. Some of the highlights include a shift in minimum teacher salary, legislation to remove lead from school drinking water, and charter school funding equity.
Key Takeaways from Missouri Students' Postsecondary Access Report
This blog highlights key takeaways from the Missouri Students’ Postsecondary Access Report. the test.
2022 Missouri Legislative Session Preview
Missouri’s 2022 legislative session begins next month, and already more than 120 education-related bills have been pre-filed. Some of pre-filed bills have recurring themes from bills offered in past sessions, some are inspired by current events, and several others offer specific strategies for supporting student and school success.
Recommendations in the Virtual Classroom for Students with Disabilities
In this blog, we highlight three key areas that should be considered when the virtual classroom is used as a learning environment for students with disabilities.
Three Key Takeaways From Middle Schools with High Student Growth
In this blog, we draw attention to three key takeaways from the Middle schools receiving top PRiME Growth Scores released in the Missouri Statewide Student Growth Report.
Three Key Takeaways From EleMiddle Schools with High Student Growth
In this blog, we draw attention to three key takeaways from the eleMiddle schools receiving top PRiME Growth Scores released in the Missouri Statewide Student Growth Report.
Three Key Takeaways from Elementary Schools with High Student Growth
In this blog, we draw attention to three key takeaways from the elementary schools receiving top PRiME Growth Scores released in the Missouri Statewide Student Growth Report.
2021 Legislative Session: Wrap-up
The 2021 Missouri legislative session wrapped on May 14. Despite several bills being proposed and debated around preK-12 education, only HB349 made it to the governor’s desk. Read on to learn more about Missouri’s Empowerment Scholarships program.