US Politics
A Critical Juncture: Political Appointments and the Future of Missouri's Public Schools
The Missouri State Board of Education has appointed Stacey Preis as interim commissioner amidst a leadership shakeup, with Governor Mike Kehoe signaling a push for school-choice policies. This transitional moment represents a critical juncture where political appointees could steer public education away from its foundational, democratic mission of serving all children equally, risking the very soul of our common schools.
