This webinar brings together Jamie Birch, Director of Policy for Governor Mike Parson of Missouri, and Dr. Margie Vandeven, Commissioner of Education for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, to discuss their work together to strengthen education in Missouri, including in the areas of educator recruitment, compensation, and retention; early childhood education; and evidence-based literacy instruction.
Presenters:
- Jamie Birch, Director of Policy, Office of Governor Mike Parson
- Dr. Margie Vandeven, Commissioner of Education, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Moderator: Seth Gerson, Program Director, K-12 Education, National Governors Association
Resources:
- Governor Parson Teacher Pay Increase Press Release
- Governor Parson Office of Childhood Press Release
- Governor Parson FY2025 Final Budget Press Release
- Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Office of Educator Quality
- Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 2024-25 Career Ladder Guidance
- Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Literacy Initiatives
- Missouri State Board of Education Teacher Recruitment and Retention Blue Ribbon Commission
