# Missouri Schools Face Grading Crisis | Jefferson City News

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Podcast: [Jefferson City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jefferson-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612333)
Published: 2026-09-04T23:36:09+00:00
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Missouri’s new A-F school grading system is sparking alarm among educators who say the state is rushing implementation without adequate input. Despite not being legally required, the Department of Education is moving swiftly under a governor’s January executive order, set to release draft report cards soon using next year’s data — though key metrics like student growth are still missing. With rollout pushed to next year due to time and budget constraints, some districts may not even see their scores before they’re made public, raising fears of inaccurate grades and community division. While officials stress compliance with the governor’s deadline, feedback from large districts has led to minor tweaks — but major questions remain: Will tiny or multi-grade schools get graded? Should socioeconomic data be included, risking unfair penalties for underserved communities? The State Board insists on equal standards for all students, though open to contextualizing results. Final adjustments will be decided after more public feedback sessions, with approval targeted for next month. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1fac92a8cde60403

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