Educators

As Missouri students return to class, the American Heart Association says healthy teachers are key to student success. But more than 70% of Missouri educators have thought about leaving this year, citing stress, low pay, student behavior and lack of support.

The Missouri National Education Association hopes to stop the use of the state’s general revenue to fund private school scholarships.

Through the SEMO Educators Advantage program, faculty and staff at the Jackson R-2 School District will receive a tuition discount for online undergraduate, graduate, or pathways for paraprofessional programs at SEMO.

On Tuesday, Aug. 8, Southeast Missouri State University and Cape Girardeau Public Schools signed an agreement to form an exclusive partnership to increase access for the district’s employees to the University’s educational programs, cultural arts, athletics, and recreational activities.

Nurses are the only employees at most schools able to get COVID-19 vaccines right now. State education officials don't know when vaccines will be available for teachers and other school staff.