Serving Students: Increased Free and Reduced-Price School Meal Access in Missouri
In this brief, we utilize statewide school-level data from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) from 2016-2020 to examine free and reduced-price school meal programs.
How Did Missouri Support English Language Learners During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The Policy Research in Missouri Education (PRiME) Center analyzed school district reopening plans in fall 2020 to understand how Missouri districts responded to English Language Learners.
Brain Food: Student Meal Provision Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this policy brief, we summarize the issue of growing food insecurity among Missouri children, detailing the role of some of the federal programs that support them. As more families become food insecure in the wake of the pandemic, we also note evidence of the impact of hunger on critical student outcomes.
Amid COVID-19 Recession, Missouri Voters Still Support Increased School Spending
In this policy brief, we describe the results of the recent SLU/YouGov Poll and respondents’ opinions on school finance and teacher salaries in light of the COVID-induced recession.