Oak Grove CTO MSTA

05/19/2026

Hey guys! Help MSTA by writing a letter to Governor Kehoe requesting a classroom teacher be appointed to the Missouri State Board of Education.

Join MSTA in advocating for a teacher on the State Board of Education. 📣

Missouri law requires an active classroom teacher to serve as a non-voting member of the State Board of Education, but that seat has remained empty since the law was passed more than seven years ago.

With the upcoming retirement of Commissioner of Education Dr. Karla Eslinger, it is imperative that a teacher be appointed to the State Board, so current educators have a seat at the table as a new commissioner is considered.

MSTA members can use Tillie, MSTA’s AI-powered advocacy assistant, to help draft an email to Gov. Mike Kehoe asking for a teacher appointment to the State Board of Education.

👉 Take Action now: https://motea.ch/4nDq6bE

05/06/2026

04/28/2026

Support Public Schools starts with us! Stay tuned we are going to be coming up with some ways we can make this process easier!

04/07/2026

Support public schools; vote “no” on Senate Bill 3. Be aware that in Lafayette County, this is labeled “Lafayette County wide property tax credit”.

04/02/2026

What you need to know about your contract 📝

In the latest issue of School & Community, MSTA staff attorney Hank Jenkins explains the important dates teachers need to remember during contract season.

👉 Read: https://motea.ch/4lMcFoC

03/31/2026

Support Public Schools!!

10/16/2025

10/11/2025

Did you know you can get grants for your classroom from Casey's? ⛽

Known for gas and pizza, the general store is also giving away $1.3 million to schools through its Cash for Classroom Grant Program. 💰🏫

Starting Oct. 13, teachers can apply to receive grants for:
• Physical improvements
• Material needs
• Teacher support
• Community engagement

In the newest episode of the MSTA Presents podcast, we speak with Casey's Community Engagement Manager Angela Wood about the grant process and what teachers need to know.

🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://motea.ch/3Wjzrs6
🔗 Learn more: https://motea.ch/3WmA8AQ

Photo courtesy of Bruce Leighty, Adobe Stock

10/10/2025

08/17/2025

Don’t miss our Bagel Breakfast tomorrow at the high school from 7-8 AM! 🥯 Join us for delicious bagels and stay for the raffle drawing after our annual CTO member meeting. Everyone is welcome!