In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Shauna Kerperin from the Missouri Parent Teacher Association and Paula Benne from the Jefferson City Area Chamber's Child Care Action Team.
They discuss the critical need for accessible and quality child care in Jefferson City and Cole County, Missouri. They emphasize that this shortage is exacerbated by workforce challenges in attracting and retaining child care staff. The conversation explores potential solutions such as business partnerships, legislative initiatives like the tri-share model, and community collaborations to support child care centers, families, and the local economy.
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Heather Beaulieu, Jefferson City School District deputy superintendent, about goals and changes in the district...
In this week’s episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor chats with Education Reporter Anna Campbell about transgender policies in schools and a policy in a...
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with Angela Hirsch the executive director of the Rape and Abuse Crisis Service (RACS), a non-profit...