Dr. Chris Nicastro

House holds hearing on school accreditation bill

On Wednesday, January 25, the Missouri House of Representatives held a public hearing on a bill that would streamline the process...

Missouri Begins Race to the Top

Missouri has kicked off the state’s participation in the Race to the Top grant program. As part of the stimulus package...

“Moderately Competitive” Not Good Enough for Missouri’s Children

One of the more head scratching moments I have witnessed since beginning work on education reform came a few weeks ago during...

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In 2008, adults with a bachelor’s degree earned, on average, about 81 percent more than high school graduates; associate degree holders earned about 23 percent more.
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