Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Coverage of Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in the Nexus archive.
- Missouri State Board of Education revisits rulemaking authority discussions
The Missouri State Board of Education discussed its rulemaking authority during an annual retreat, with new leadership exploring how far its power extends. Board president Brooks Miller emphasized the goal of improving education for children, while members debated the scope of their regulatory capabilities. The board is composed of governor-appointed members without mandatory education backgrounds, and recent changes in leadership have shifted the tone of discussions.
- Massachusetts is a leader in public education — but not for students with disabilities
Massachusetts is recognized nationally for strong public education outcomes but faces criticism for failing students with disabilities. Parents report systemic issues with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including delayed complaint resolutions, inadequate support, and unaddressed concerns about bullying and learning disabilities.
- Herzog didn’t join defense of Vivek Malek’s oversight of Missouri voucher program
The Herzog Foundation, a major administrator of Missouri's MOScholars voucher program, did not support a last-minute effort by State Treasurer Vivek Malek to retain oversight of the program. Six of seven scholarship-granting organizations signed a letter opposing the transfer of MOScholars to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, but Herzog declined to participate despite its significant influence in the program.