Karla Eslinger

Missouri Commissioner of Education

[Missouri DESE @MOEducation]

📐 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: https://t.co/coxcXBEB4y

[Karla Eslinger @MoCommissioner]

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

[Missouri DESE @MOEducation]

🔔 REMINDER! | Health Care Career Day is tomorrow, Feb. 27, 2026!

Students of all grade levels are invited to explore the hottest careers in health care during Missouri's statewide, virtual Health Care Career Day! 🎓✨

This event is brought to you by the Missouri Chamber Foundation, Missouri Hospital Association, and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

🔗Register, download the agenda, and attend virtually Feb. 27 here: https://t.co/M698ctQoy8

[Karla Eslinger @MoCommissioner]

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.

[Karla Eslinger @MoCommissioner]

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

[Karla Eslinger @MoCommissioner]

.@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

[Karla Eslinger @MoCommissioner]

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! 🏆🎉

[Missouri DESE @MOEducation]

🌱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 https://t.co/lc4Rp5cfYV and help the future of Missouri grow!

#DESELovesMOTeachers

[Missouri DESE @MOEducation]

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!🚜

[Missouri DESE @MOEducation]

🗓️ 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

[Missouri Chamber @MissouriChamber]

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! ➡️ https://t.co/uJL9nXMKGn

@MOEducation @MOHospitals

[Karla Eslinger @MoCommissioner]

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!

https://t.co/mVyfMKoeAn

#WhatWeDoMatters

[Karla Eslinger @MoCommissioner]

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: https://t.co/G68EJ3MTqY

[Karla Eslinger @MoCommissioner]

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.

[Missouri DESE @MOEducation]

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.

[Karla Eslinger @MoCommissioner]

Congratulations to @AGCHanaway!

[Missouri DESE @MOEducation]

The Commissioner of Education Dr. Karla Eslinger and the Commissioner of Learning Services Kelli Jones congratulate MO Attorney General Catherine Hanaway as being sworn in as the 45th MO Attorney General!

[Karla Eslinger @MoCommissioner]

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.

[Karla Eslinger @MoCommissioner]

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.

[Karla Eslinger @MoCommissioner]

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!

[Missouri DESE @MOEducation]

Congratulations to New Bloomfield’s Dean Reichel and Lebanon’s Chris Rushing for being selected to receive the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence! Way to represent the Show Me State! #Whatwedomatters

[Karla Eslinger @MoCommissioner]

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!

[Missouri DESE @MOEducation]

News Release ➡️Kimberly Sixta, a Social Studies teacher at Ruskin High School in @HMC1Proud, is named the 2026 Missouri Teacher of the Year!
More: https://t.co/PoGrQ7eeut

[Missouri DESE @MOEducation]

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.