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Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · 14d

25 years ago today. A true education governor. His leadership is missed.

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Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · 29d

Happy 101st Heavenly Birthday, President Carter!

Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Sep 14

Missouri's "school choice" program siphons millions from public schools through tax credits. 90 %+ of "scholarships" flow to KC, STL & SGF, only 0.2 % to students with disabilities. Rural and truly low‑income families see almost none of $. Learn more👉t.ly/NdPR0

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Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Sep 4

Some federal education programs currently on the chopping block may be saved by name changes. AmeriCorps community service program may become “America First Corps” and Pell grants may become “Trump Grants.” 😆 @MOEducation @MASALeaders www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

House Lawmakers Endorse Some—But Not All—of Trump's Education Cuts

House budget writers are proposing to cut Title I funding by nearly $4 billion.

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Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Aug 27

A fun reminder that @MoEducation rural kids hoping to graduate from high school had to head to town, where "board and room may be obtained at a reasonable rate." From the Cabool Enterprise 100 years ago today, Aug 27, 1925. @MASALeaders @MSTA @nrea1 @CaboolSchools

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Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Aug 24

Something to think about. In the 7-county Ozark Workforce Development area (around Springfield, Bolivar, Buffalo, Ozark, Nixa, Branson) more than 80% of workers in Christian, Dallas, and Stone counties work outside their home county. meric.mo.gov/media/pdf/oz...

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Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Aug 23

Something to think about. In the 7-county Ozark Workforce Development area (around Springfield, Bolivar, Buffalo, Ozark, Nixa, Branson) --Health Care and Social Assistance are the top employers. Of all workers in the area, 22.4% are 55 or older. meric.mo.gov/media/pdf/oz...

Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Aug 23

When I watch or listen or read the news I find myself thinking of the last lines of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by James Weldon Johnson.

Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Aug 22

Happy to join Iowa Public Radio earlier this week for extended talk about the 4-day school week on the show "Talk of Iowa". Joined some great experts. @npaseka @NPRMidwestNews @uoeducation Take a listen 👉t.ly/v1oZx

Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Aug 20

Extremely proud to be part of @MissouriState team that started "Pathways for Paras", one of the largest K-12 school apprentice programs in the U.S. This year, we're in over 140 Missouri school districts, helping nearly 400 paras finish their Special Education degree while they continue to work! 👇

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Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Aug 9

Missouri will have at least 182 four-day school week districts this year, adding Kennett, Campbell, Ash Grove, and Smithton-- 35% of all public non-charters schools. This mainly due to teacher shortages and the inability to compete with wealthier districts on salaries. More info www.fourdayweek.us.

Four-Day School Week Resources Center

Interested in the Four-Day School week?

www.fourdayweek.us

Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Jul 10

Arkansas teachers whose home is in another state. In 2024, Ark raised minimum teacher salary to $50k, while Missouri remained at $40k. Increase is statistically significant (p < 0.01), meaning it’s not due to chance. Higher pay is successfully attracting out-of-state teachers—especially from MO.

Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Jul 7

Why Principals Matter in School Tech Integration. A instructional tech coach discusses why principals should play a role in tech integration. @MOASSP @MoAESP www.edweek.org/technology/w...

Why Principals Matter in School Tech Integration

A instructional tech coach discusses why principals should play a role in tech integration.

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Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Jul 3

Teachers enjoy using AI for teaching, but are not so sure about students using it. Many teachers feel AI use is "cheating." All agree it is "big business" with lots of profit potential. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/u...

Teachers Worry About Students Using A.I. But They Love It for Themselves.

www.nytimes.com

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Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Jul 2

Missouri governor cuts millions from state budget for teacher recruitment program but leaves in $50 million for private school vouchers. 🙄 @MoEducation @MSTA @MissouriNEA www.ky3.com/2025/07/01/t...

Teacher recruitment program on the chopping block after Missouri governor cuts $300 million from state budget

Recruiting new teachers may become more difficult for Missouri schools after the governor cut some programs from the state budget.

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Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Jun 28

Responding to Supreme Court ruling allowing parents to remove students when certain books are discussed, Justice Sotomayor comments “The damage to America’s public school system will be profound. Teachers will have to stop classes merely to usher children in and out, which will cripple schools...”

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Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Jun 25

Grateful for the values my public school education instilled in me. "Back in the day," pledging "with Liberty and Justice for all" was not controversial. I think most of us remember the "Liberty and Justice" part---it's the "for all" that has gotten wobbly.

Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Jun 14

7 Strategies to Prepare Educators to Teach With AI. @MSTA @MissouriNEA @MOASSP @MoAESP www.edweek.org/technology/7...

7 Strategies to Prepare Educators to Teach With AI

Before educators can use AI to teach, they need to have a basic understanding of what AI is, experts said.

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Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · Jun 9

Even if Missouri rural voters split evenly between the Gubernatorial candidates in 2024 Democrats lose by large margins. Net gain (~252k votes) falls well short of the 605k margin in actual vote. To overcome deficit, Dems would need significant gains in suburban and urban regions—not just a rural.

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Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · May 19

Graph: Percent change in public high school graduate projections by race and ethnicity (Race and Ethnicity) buff.ly/K5Lfpx1

Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · May 18

Cabool Schools graduating class of 2025! #Congrats! Photo at bottom shows graduates that went K-12 TOGETHER in Cabool. This community of education, knowing each other over many years, is what school consolidation crew in legislature don't understand about rural schools.

Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · May 16

Graph: Projected percent change in high school graduates, 2023 to 2041 (Geographic Location) buff.ly/XkC8Gp9

Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · May 15

Walmart warned Thursday that price increases look certain — possibly within weeks — reinforcing that even the world’s biggest retailer is not immune from tariffs.

Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · May 8

Happy Birthday President Truman. Born in Lamar, Missouri on May 8, 1884! "It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” A graduate of Independence High School in 1901!-he’s on back row—can you find him?🇺🇸

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Dr Jon Turner @jonsturner.bsky.social · May 7

Newest research from @MissouriState on 4-day school week- in the largest 4 day in @MoEducation @ISDSchools, leading up to 1st year on 4-day, applications up 360%, and 63% applicants rated 4day schedule top priority. @SLU_Prime @MASALeaders @nrea1 www.primecenter.org/education-re...

The Impact of a Four-Day School Week on Teacher Recruitment: A Case Study of a Large Urban School District — PRiME Center | St. Louis University

Currently, over a third of public school districts in Missouri utilize a four-day school week (4DSW). The overwhelming majority that currently use a shortened school week are small, rural school…

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