Missouri currently bans trans athletes through the collegiate level from playing on teams that align with their gender identity, but the law expires in 2027. Republicans want to make it permanent, but Democrats argue it could invite scrutiny of young girls' bodies.

Beginning Sunday, new applicants to Missouri’s Child Care Subsidy Program will be placed on a waitlist. The state's education department said the number of families receiving child care assistance has increased by 19% since last January.

The Trump administration is demanding additional student enrollment data from federally funded universities to ensure they're no longer using affirmative action methods in their admissions processes. But a rushed deadline and lack of staffing has led to problems.

Kansas state Sen. Brad Starnes, a Republican from Riley and a former district superintendent, wants K-12 public school students to learn about “communist and socialist regimes and ideologies," and take a civics exam to graduate high school.

In addition to approving legislation that would allow public school students to transfer outside their district, a Missouri Senate committee also sparred over bills on abortion education and preventing teachers from recognizing a student's preferred gender.

Current law in Missouri requires schools to have a program if 3% of its students are identified as "gifted," but it doesn't require screenings.

After enthusiasm swelled behind the idea, the policy has hit several major bumps on its way to becoming law.

Bills proposed by Republican legislators in Missouri include posting the 10 Commandments in classrooms, history lessons that frame religion in a positive light and allowing students to leave school for religious education.

Marvin Menzies is leaving at the end of the season, but his $350,000-a-year contract runs until April 2027.

Instead of getting financial advice from social media, students at Winnetonka High School take charge of a real-life credit union. They learn how to manage money, open accounts and make transactions without leaving campus.

Federal law requires schools to verify free and reduced lunch eligibility for a random sample of recipients, but a new bill would require it for every student who receives a free lunch. One school official says the change would turn two months of work into a year-round responsibility.

Current and former employees of the Kansas City charter school said they’re frustrated with the level of response from the board after they raised serious concerns about leadership instability, high staff turnover, potential financial mismanagement and student safety.