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The Children's Education Alliance of Missouri (CEAM) is a non-profit organization concerned with statewide education reform and issues. [1]The mission of the Children's Education Alliance of Missouri (CEAM) is to improve Missouri's K-12 education system by advancing education policies that ensure all families have the right to choose the education they determine is best for their children.
In 2016 the district had over 2,000 students. [3] In 2019 the district had 1,838 students. [4]In 2019 a board member resigned but then remained on the school board, and there was a political controversy over the board's internal management. [4]
Education in Missouri is provided by both public and private schools, colleges, and universities, and a variety of public library systems. All public education in the state is governed by the Missouri State Board of Education , which is made up of eight citizens appointed by the Governor of Missouri and confirmed by the Missouri Senate .
In December 1912, the Board of Education voted to authorize a reward of $10 for "evidence that will convict any parties who willfully deface or destroy school property." In 1913, School District 170 served 2,238 students. In January 1917, the Board of Education authorized the installation of electric gongs in three schools.
All students are required to complete 50 hours of community service in order to receive a diploma. [ citation needed ] Students at PHS have the opportunity to participate in the Missouri A+ schools program , allowing 2 years of free tuition at any community college in the state of Missouri if grades and attendance requirements are met.
Mineral Area College and its outreach centers are accredited through the Higher Learning Commission, A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. [33] Mineral Area College degrees and programs are approved by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education, Jefferson City, MO. [34]
The school was founded in 1900. A second Chicago Heights high school, Bloom Trail, was established in 1976 to offset overcrowding. [4] Since 1995, however, Bloom and Bloom Trail have shared the same sports programs, drawing from over 3,000 students [5] [6] in grades 9 to 12.