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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 following is by Nick Clement from the most recent SLS Watch e-newsletter:At the St. Louis School Board administrative meeting Tuesday night, Bob Archibald and Ron Jackson objected to Diana Bourisaw's plans to make a…
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Several African-American elected officials and community leaders have asked supporters of the extremely well-funded Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures why so little of their budget is being spent with and on the black community. “As…
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The Associated Press is reporting that President George W. Bush will be in the City of St. Louis on Thursday. From the AP: The White House has confirmed that Bush is planning to attend the…
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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.…
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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 — and unlike its last meeting, today’s session is…
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Yesterday the festivities marking the 90th anniversary reunion at Cleveland Highschool were held at the school, at which over an estimated 700 alumni, current and former faculty, and community members celebrated. The presentation, which lasted…
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Opponents of Amendment 2 have put together a quick response to U.S. Senate candidate Claire McCaskill’s powerful television ad featuring actor Michael J. Fox in support of the Stem Cell Initiative. The Anti-Stem Cell ad…
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The St. Louis Board of Education tonight voted to make Dr. Diana Bourisaw the permanent superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools.By a vote of 4-2 (board member Ron Jackson walked out of the meeting) the…
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The first thing to make note of about this year's Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) test scores is that the grading is different. Instead of the usual five Achievement Level categories (Step 1, Progressing, Nearing Proficient,…
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