News in Alternative Education

Check out the resources below for the latest news in alternative education in Missouri and around the country.

Affton School District–Dan Ludwig, alternative educator/interventionist and MAEN presenter builds positive relationships with students and seniors.
Project 180 – Jennifer Moore from Union High School has spearheaded Project 180 which allows a safe space for at-risk students to connect with each other and provide a helping “paw” to some furry friends. https://msta.org/stories/Project-180
Monett Alternative Educational Academy Finds Success in its First Year–Learn about alternative education in the Monett School District in this article from the Monett Times.
Mark Twain School in Poplar Bluff–The Poplar Bluff School District started a new school in 2020 that understands that students learn differently.
Summer Kelly of Liberty Academy named Liberty Public Schools Teacher of the YearMeet Summer Kelly and learn about the Liberty Academy Alternative Education Center.
Alternative School Options are Growing in Joplin District–A short news video and article about the Joplin School District expanding alternative school options
11 Alternative Schools That Are Real Alternatives–Missouri’s Liberty Academy in the Kansas City Region made the list in this interesting article.
JAG Success in Mexico Education Center–Kerri Ferrari in the Mexico School District, located in the Northeast Region, touts the successes of JAG Program (Jobs for America’s Graduates).
The Finley River Flow–What began as a regular assignment for the business class at Ozark’s Finley River School ended with a national award for their work.
School District Emphasizes Alternative Education Options–An article about alternative education in the St. Joseph School District’s Webster Learning Center found in the Northwest Region.