The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump Administration to gut the Department of Education, threatening funding, civil rights enforcement, and the federal role in public schools. Advocates argue this moment underscores the urgent need for a constitutional amendment to guarantee every American’s right to education, protecting schools from political attacks and abandonment.

Missouri schools could face further budget strains as the Trump administration freezes $6.8 billion in federal K-12 funding, forcing states to scramble ahead of the school year.

A coalition challenges Massachusetts for failing to adequately fund public schools, arguing it violates the state constitution's education clause.

Massachusetts passes a landmark law to increase school funding by $1.5 billion, a major win following legal challenges on funding inequities.

Colorado challenges the federal government's freeze on $80 million in school funding, underscoring the impact on district budgets statewide.

A comprehensive overview of per-student spending across the U.S., highlighting Missouri's position and how it compares nationally.

The Missouri Education Department reports a $100 million shortfall in state funding for this school year, posing challenges for public schools.

Missouri’s teacher recruitment program faces elimination following a $300 million budget cut by the governor, impacting efforts to address shortages.

The Missouri School Funding Task Force is focusing on addressing inequities caused by property tax reliance in the state’s education funding formula.