2006

St. Louis Congressmen Lacy Clay and Russ Carnahan were among 191 members of the House of Representatives to vote against legalizing the Bush Administration’s domestic spying program yesterday. The bill passed with the support of…

by Peter DownsJanuary 25, 2006 -- The audience at Tuesday's St. Louis Board of Education meeting were treated to two shows in one: posturing from school board members desperately trying to show that they are…

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The school board will meet Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7:00 p.m. for their monthly administration meeting.At next week's regular meeting, Superintendent Diana Bourisaw's report to the board will include her office's evaluation of controversial contractor…

The American Federation of School Administrators, Local 44, which represents administrative staff and principals in the St. Louis Public Schools recently congratulated some of its members on being recognized by the state as some 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…

Sources tell us that Derio Gambaro won the 24th Ward endorsement tonight, beating Jeff Smith 42-10. Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net Related Stories

A story in today’s Post-Dispatch recounts much of what has already been reported on this and other websites about allegations of fraud, poor management and collusion by the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now…

The Watch is investigating reports that the teachers and staff at Roosevelt, Sumner and Vashon High Schools received termination letters this week.District spokesmen Tony Sanders and Johnny Little could not immediately confirm or deny these…