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Missouri Again Earns Positive Marks for State Finances
Truth in Accounting (TIA) is out with its 2026 rating of state finances, and Missouri once again has earned a B grade from the Chicago-based non-profit. Last year I was […] The post Missouri Again Earns Positive Marks for State Finances appeared first on Show-Me Institute .
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PETCO (As in Pets in Columbia, Not the Store)
The City of Columbia and Boone County are getting into the animal shelter business, and many questions remain. On October 19, the Columbia City Council voted unanimously to purchase a […] The post PETCO (As in Pets in Columbia, Not the Store) appeared first on Show-Me Institute .
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How Are Missouri’s School Choice Students Doing? With Collin Hitt
Susan Pendergrass talks with Collin Hitt, executive director of the PRiME Center at Saint Louis University, about the first research report on outcomes in MOScholars, Missouri’s education savings account program. […] The post How Are Missouri’s School Choice Students Doing? With…
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What to Know About Amendment 6 in Missouri
Listen to this article On Tuesday, November 3, Missouri voters will decide on Amendment 6. Below you’ll find a one-pager and a frequently asked questions document on the measure. Amendment […] The post What to Know About Amendment 6 in Missouri appeared first on Show-Me…
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Getting it Right on SNAP
Missouri could face millions in new food stamp costs by this time next year if the state doesn’t get its act together. As I’ve written previously, funding rules for the […] The post Getting it Right on SNAP appeared first on Show-Me Institute .
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Empty Diplomas
Over at The 74, John Arnold penned an op-ed reminding us that getting more students to graduate from high school is not necessarily a good thing. It depends on how […] The post Empty Diplomas appeared first on Show-Me Institute .
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Blue Springs Use Tax Should Expand the Tax Base, Not the Size of Government
A version of the following commentary appeared in the Examiner. On November 3, voters in Blue Springs will decide whether to institute a use tax in their city. Use taxes in […] The post Blue Springs Use Tax Should Expand the Tax Base, Not the Size of Government appeared first on…
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It’s Time to Tie State Budgeting to Real Performance
This week, many state departments of education across the country are releasing their annual school accountability report cards and performance ratings. These annual releases measure student proficiency in reading and […] The post It’s Time to Tie State Budgeting to Real…
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Lessons from Florida on A–F Letter Grades
Under Governor Kehoe’s January 2026 executive order, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will soon release letter grades for schools and districts based on student achievement. This […] The post Lessons from Florida on A–F Letter Grades appeared…
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Missouri’s Rules for Plug-In Solar Are out of Proportion to the Risk
You can plug a 1,500-watt space heater into your living room wall without asking anyone. Plug in a 1,200-watt solar panel, however, and Missouri treats you like a small power […] The post Missouri’s Rules for Plug-In Solar Are out of Proportion to the Risk appeared first on…
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Missouri Lags Behind, While Neighbors Embrace Public School Choice
Every child deserves access to a public school that fits their learning needs, regardless of where their parents can afford to buy a home. Yet according to Reason Foundation’s newly […] The post Missouri Lags Behind, While Neighbors Embrace Public School Choice appeared first on…
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Socialism, Chavez, and the Collapse of Venezuela with Jim Epstein
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Jim Epstein, director of the documentary Escaping Venezuela and executive editor of Reason magazine, about the film, the rise of Hugo Chavez, what happened to Venezuela’s […] The post Socialism, Chavez, and the Collapse of Venezuela with Jim Epstein…
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Grocery Stores Are Inevitable
Sometimes I stop and think about all the wonderful things we take for granted in our lives. Cars. Indoor plumbing. Heating and air conditioning. But my favorite example is the […] The post Grocery Stores Are Inevitable appeared first on Show-Me Institute .
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Can Missouri Experience a Mississippi Miracle?
On October 1, 2026, the Show-Me Institute and Show-Me Opportunity hosted a panel discussion titled “Can Missouri Experience a Mississippi Miracle? A Panel on Improving Missouri’s Schools.” In 2013, Mississippi […] The post Can Missouri Experience a Mississippi Miracle? appeared…
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Springfield’s Public School Personnel Boom
Versions of the following commentary appeared in the Springfield News-Leader and the Kansas City Star. Compared to 2015, the Springfield Public School District (SPS) today has: 4% fewer students 6% more teachers 61% […] The post Springfield’s Public School Personnel Boom…
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What Missouri Can Teach the Federal Government
Federal school choice policy has been in the spotlight recently. The Federal Choice Tax Credit program, set to launch in January of 2027, allows individuals to take a dollar-for-dollar tax […] The post What Missouri Can Teach the Federal Government appeared first on Show-Me…
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A Vision for the Future of American Education with James V. Shuls and Jason Bedrick
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Jason Bedrick, senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation’s Center for Education Policy, and James V. Shuls, senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute and head of […] The post A Vision for the Future of American Education with James V. Shuls and…
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A Menu of Housing Reforms with Salim Furth
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Salim Furth, senior research fellow and director of the Urbanity Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, about the policy brief he co-authored with […] The post A Menu of Housing Reforms with Salim Furth appeared first on Show-Me…
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The Need for a Meaningful Teacher Evaluation Model
Teacher evaluation systems in most states, including Missouri, lack differentiation, have scarce and low-value feedback, and create a low bar for new teachers. This is a missed opportunity. Meaningful teacher […] The post The Need for a Meaningful Teacher Evaluation Model…
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Even Questionable Royals Report Shows the Stadium Won’t Pay for Itself
Listen to this article Kansas City has just released a report on the revenue and expected economic impact of the new Royals stadium from Hunden Partners, a Chicago-based consultancy whose […] The post Even Questionable Royals Report Shows the Stadium Won’t Pay for Itself…