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.
Gary Castor, Jefferson City News Tribune managing editor, talks with state reporter Joe Gamm about issues facing the Missouri Department of Corrections, along with...
In this week's episode, Editor Gary Castor chats with State Technical College President Shawn Strong about State Tech's eighth year of record-breaking enrollment.
In this week's episode, Managing Editor Gary Castor and Education Reporter Anna Campbell chat about Gov. Mike Parson's proposed teacher pay raise plan.