Missouri’s education board was designed to resist politics. Transparency is essential

By: Duane Martin

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 866

Last Updated: 2 days, 18 hours ago

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Most Missourians probably could not name a member of the State Board of Education. Most could not explain why board members serve eight-year terms or why Missouri’s Constitution limits the number of members from the same political party.

That is understandable. The State Board was never intended to be a political institution that attracted significant public attention.

In fact, quite the opposite.

When Missouri’s Constitution vested supervision of public education in …

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