2006

Advisory Committee Meeting Today By Antonio D. French The special five-member committee appointed by State Education Commissioner Kent King last month to analyze the current state of St. Louis Public Schools is meeting today --…

READ IT HERE FIRST Comptroller Darlene Green has joined in the call for public hearings before any state action on St. Louis Public Schools. “I support the community’s call for the State Department of Education…

The Missouri council of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) today called on Republican election director Scott Leiendecker to resign from the St. Louis City election board. “Recent letters signed and…

SHE SAID WHAT? — Following the our city’s dubious distinction once again as the “Most Dangerous City in America“, comes an interesting quote from one of St. Louis’ paid cheerleaders. Mary Hendrod, of the St.…

After one year and one month, it came down to there being just too few hours in the day. That's why this blog is being replaced by a new forum. I just couldn't give the…

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by A Roosevelt Teacher January 3, 2006 –– On the last Friday before Christmas break, Superintendent Williams sent a letter home to parents of Roosevelt students detailing sweeping changes that would take place in the…

The following is by Peter Downs, member of the St. Louis Board of Education:What's the problem with teachers?Over the last few months, the dominant media in town have focused on conflicts between the superintendent of…

Dr. Lynn Spampinato's tenure as chief academic officer of the St. Louis Public Schools ended six months ago, but the effects of some of her controversial decisions are still being uncovered.At a recent meeting of…