Missouri’s top education official announces retirement after only two years in the job

By: Annelise Hanshaw

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: May 12, 2026

Words: 890

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Missouri Education Commissioner Karla Eslinger will step down at the end of the month — two years after taking her position at the top of the state’s education department.

She announced her retirement Tuesday afternoon in a closed session of the State Board of Education and in a note to department staff, saying she “decided to pursue opportunities that will allow (her) to spend more time with (her) family while also exploring new professional endeavors.”

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