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Here’s What to Know About New Federal Policies for Repaying Student Loans

Set to Begin Next Month

by Ariana Figueroa, Missouri Independent

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Smithville Nonprofit Seeks to Become ‘Epicenter of the School-Choice Movement’

Before his death, Stanley Herzog’s largesse bankrolled a generation of GOP candidates. His company still pours money into politics, but his fortune is now focused on expanding ‘Christ-centered K-12 education.’

by Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent

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Student Loans Threaten to Crunch Area Borrowers

Economic Tremor Ahead

by Teagan King

Arts & Culture

Harmony Project Helps Young Northeast KC Musicians to Thrive

All the Right Notes

by Martin Rosenberg

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Missouri Lawmakers Enter Final Week of Session with Major GOP Priorities Unfinished

Changes to the initiative petition process, open enrollment and a ban on transgender health care are among a litany of bills Republicans hope to finalize with time running out on the 2023 session.

by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent

News & Issues

KC Author of Banned Children’s Books Marches On

A Teaching Moment

by Mary Sanchez

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by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

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Students, Advocates and Counselors Battle Legislation Targeting LGBTQ Rights in Classrooms

New bills complicate existing protections for school employees and students. Here is what folks are doing to respond.

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

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Kansas Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Incentivize Private Education with Public Funds

Backers say the bill is about protecting parental authority over K-12 education

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

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Missouri Lawmakers Reconvene Focused on Sports Betting, Teacher Pay, Initiative Petitions

GOP leaders expect early action on bills limiting transgender students’ participation in school sports and banning ‘critical race theory’ in classrooms

by Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent

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