Karla Eslinger

📐 K-2 Numeracy Workshop Join us for a day of learning and exploration as we dive into how geometry supports deeper mathematical thinking across grade levels. 🗓 March 10, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 📍 Truman Building – Room 490/492 🔗Register here: ow.ly/AiVh50YpEMs

I can’t wait to join the @MissouriChamber tomorrow for virtual Health Care Career Day!

Meeting of the minds across state lines! @MOEducation Deputy Commissioner of Learning Services Kelli Jones was able to join Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson at the @RWL_KC Conference on Wednesday to talk about the importance of career tech ed for our students.

It’s a GREAT day to drive a tractor to work! Missouri is proud to be the home of 27,000 Future Farmers of America members. Happy National FFA Week! 🚜 #NationalFFAWeek #BlueAndGold

.@MOEducation area supervisors play a vital role in supporting our public schools. My leadership team had a chance to visit with this team, who are our “boots on the ground,” to discuss how we as a state are supporting our educators and students. #WhatYouDoMatters

Thank you to the Gateway to Success Foundation for inviting me to The Louies! It is essential to take the time to celebrate and highlight success! Congratulations to the 2026 Louie Award winners and finalists for their academic growth among students in the St. Louis area! 🏆🎉

🌱Teaching is more than sharing facts, it’s about planting seeds that grow into curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning. Every lesson sown today blossoms into a brighter tomorrow. Visit dese.mo.gov/becomeamoteach… and help the future of Missouri grow! #DESELovesMOTeachers

Missouri FFA state officers attended FFA Legislative Day earlier this week. FFA President Ivy Elwell gave a wonderful, inspiring speech to the House. During their time at the State Capitol, the Commissioner of Education Dr. Karla Eslinger was able to visit with each of them. We look forward to celebrating FFA week coming up at the end of the month!🚜

🗓️ February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) month! Ashley Witte, Missouri FCCLA State Adviser, visited five locations around the state for an FCCLA Roadshow. More than 100 new, returning, and veteran advisers joined for a one-day bootcamp of engaging, and hands-on activities that covered all things FCCLA. #MoCTE

We’re just a few weeks away from Health Care Career Day! Join us Feb. 27 for a free, livestreamed event. You’ll get a sneak peek at some of the hottest jobs in health care, from respiratory therapist to lab technician. Register today! ➡️ bit.ly/4a83mcZ @MOEducation @MOHospitals

Congratulations to our 2025 Gold Star Schools! ⭐️ These eight schools demonstrate that growth and excellence is possible while striving to help students find their path to success. Thank you for what you do for our Missouri students! dese.mo.gov/communications… #WhatWeDoMatters

I have directed my deputy commissioners to meet with @SLPS_INFO weekly to assess and assist the district to ensure continued progress. During our initial meeting, we agreed that students are our focus, and we’re committed to moving SLPS forward. More info: dese.mo.gov/communications…

Thank you @RBCStLouis for the opportunity to update business leaders about what’s going on in education regionally and statewide. The relationship between business and industry, school leaders, and educators is pivotal for Missouri students.

Educators from around the state are meeting in Jefferson City today as a part of the Commissioner’s Advisory Council. This group of educators was chosen to assist the department by providing the practitioner’s lens to identify changes in policy to improve academic performance.

Congratulations to @AGCHanaway!

A special thank you to Hickman Mills Deputy Superintendent Casey Klapmeyer and Dr. Lee Rutledge from @CTAC_USA for being panelists. Missouri’s Teacher Recruitment and Retention Playbook is nationally recognized as a model for other states to address teacher shortages.

Thank you to the @Hunt_Institute for asking me to moderate the Attracting, Credentialing, and Retaining High-Quality Teachers panel at the Missouri Legislators Retreat. It was a great afternoon talking about how we can continue to attract & retain high-quality educators.

Congrats to two FANTASTIC educators! Thank you to @LebanonR3 and the New Bloomfield R-III School District for inviting us to the surprise assemblies celebrating Mr. Rushing and Mr. Reichel!

Congratulations to Kimberly Sixta! 🎉 No one person has a greater impact on the success of our children than the teacher who creates the learning environment. Ms. Sixta is a wonderful example of excellence!

LITERACY MONTH: Deputy Commissioner of Learning Services Kelli Jones was honored to read to students at the Jefferson City Public Schools Early Childhood Center this morning.