JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With the start of the school year just weeks away, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Educations says districts are still struggling to find teachers.
For more than a year, lawmakers, business leaders and educators have been researching what can be done to combat the teacher shortage. Last year, the focus was on teacher pay. Now, the commission is pivoting to culture and climate and the impact it’s having in the classroom.
Drought Conditions Persist as Fall Begins
The change over on the calendar from summer to fall has not decreased drought conditions in the Lakes Region.
Downtown Branson Fall Fest Begins Today
Fall Fest in Historic Downtown Branson returns this weekend for its second year, bringing two days of fall activities, entertainment, shopping and family fun to the heart of Branson.
Veterans Appreciation Day & Car Show set for Saturday in Branson
An annual event that both honors and reaches out to Veterans takes place this weekend.
Two Juveniles Reported Missing from Harrison
An organization that releases information on missing youth is asking for the public's help in locating two missing individuals from the Harrison Area.
H2Ozarks Shoreline Cleanups
A group dedicated to keeping the Lakes Region’s Waterways clean will host their annual shoreline cleanups this weekend.