Democracy Dies in Darkness
My small school in rural Newburg is achieving hard-earned progress through a program that’s expanding across Missouri, and I’m not ready to go.
By Melissa Wright, Missouri Independent
The Missouri Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization covering state government, politics, and policy.
I’ve dedicated 30 years to education, qualifying me to retire with full benefits. Yet, rather than enjoying leisure time on my patio with my dogs, I found myself in my office, stepping into my 31st year as an elementary school principal in Phelps County. The reason is the extraordinary growth our school is experiencing, driven by a transformative program spreading across Missouri.
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