Teacher Recruitment and Retention Learn more about the work DESE is involved in to address the teaching recruitment and retention challenges in our state.

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The Office of Childhood is responsible for overseeing DESE’s efforts to expand and improve high-quality early learning opportunities. Learn more about our 2024 Accomplishments.

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Learn more about DESE's Educational Vision Meet Tara Goodhue, the 2026 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Your Presence is Powerful This link will take you to an external website which may or may …

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The State Board of Education will meet December 11 at 9 a.m. in the DESE Auditorium. Following the adjournment of the meeting, the State Board of Education will hold a work session on Education …

Dec 3, 2024 · Missouri State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education205 Jefferson Street

Dec 12, 2025 · Missouri Board of Education Kerry Casey asked state education officials to explore use of letter grades in future state report cards.