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Aligned Welcomes Dr. Stacey Preis as Vice President of Education Programs
With more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Preis will lead Aligned’s efforts to turn education research and policy into practical improvements for Missouri schools. Aligned is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Stacey Preis as its new Vice…
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Aligned Election Recap
Missouri and Kansas — November 3, 2026 General Election This recap summarizes unofficial results from the November 3, 2026, general election in Missouri and Kansas, with attention to statewide offices and local school funding measures. Tallies below remain unofficial pending…
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Monthly Update — October 2026
Our October 2026 Kansas and Missouri education policy update covers new national polling on education priorities, leadership changes and A–F grading in Missouri, and Kansas assessment results and cellphone restrictions. This originally appeared in Aligned’s monthly newsletter. Want future updates…
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Missouri State Board of Education Guide
The Missouri State Board of Education oversees public education policy across the state, from academic standards and teacher certification to district accreditation and education funding recommendations. Aligned’s Guide to the Missouri State Board of Education explains the Board’s responsibilities, how…
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A new Chalkbeat story looks at two studies, from Indiana and Ohio, that found third-grade reading retention policies helped students improve before anyone was held back. Students at risk of retention made faster reading gains, even when they were promoted. Aligned supports policies focused on making sure every student reads well by the end of third grade.
Read the full story here:
What happens when a child is told they might have to repeat third grade?
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Grade retention can be stressful, costly, and controversial. But two new studies suggest there’s a benefit that often gets overlooked in the debate.
Aligned is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Stacey Preis as its new Vice President of Education Programs.
With more than 25 years of experience spanning classroom instruction, education policy, state government, and research, Dr. Preis brings a unique combination of expertise and leadership to Aligned’s expanding efforts to turn evidence-based education policy into measurable improvements for Missouri students.
In this newly established leadership role, Dr. Preis will lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and expansion of innovative education initiatives designed to strengthen Missouri school district operations, improve educator effectiveness, and drive student achievement.
Aligned Welcomes Dr. Stacey Preis as VP of Education Programs | Aligned
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Aligned welcomes Dr. Stacey Preis as Vice President of Education Programs, bringing 25+ years of experience to advance education innovation in Missouri.Click the link to check out Aligned's recap of the November 3, 2026, general election in Missouri and Kansas, with attention to statewide offices and local school funding measures. As newly elected and returning lawmakers take office in Missouri and Kansas, we look forward to working with all members of both legislatures on policies that benefit children statewide in both states.
2026 Election Results: Kansas and Missouri | Aligned
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Explore 2026 election results in Kansas and Missouri, including legislative changes, statewide races, school board elections, and local school funding votes.