2006

The following is a letter from an exiting administrator in St. Louis Public Schools:Since I am now leaving the BOE (my position for improving student performance on ACT and AP examinations has been eliminated), I…

On Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, from 2:30 to 4:45 pm, the Epiphany United Church of Christ will host a panel discussion on public education. The panel will feature Lynette White, public school parent and member…

You can now get to the St. Louis School Watch blog at www.STLSCHOOLS.org

St. Louis Public Schools reports nearly 84% of students expected to attend school today were in the classroom."We are certainly pleased to see an increase in the attendance for day two," said Interim Superintendent Diana…

The Post-Dispatch’s Jo Mannies is reporting that nearly 1,500 voter registration cards turned in recently by the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) have been flagged as “potentially fraudulent” by the St. Louis…

IN THE 4TH - More mysterious automated calls are being placed around the district. After calls were made telling voters to vote for anyone but Jeff Smith, the finger was quickly pointed at Derio Gambaro’s…

The St. Louis Board of Education will hold a special board "study session" and an administrative board meeting on Tuesday, May 2, at its administrative center, 801 N. 11th Street.The public meeting begins at 7:00…

The owners of the German-style restaurant The St. Louis Gast Haus will be hosting a fundraiser for Lewis Reed’s Aldermanic President campaign next week. Ann Sueme, and Bill, Maritza, Carmen, and Ed Stock will be…

In another sign of having moved on, the district is about to replace the fired Floyd Irons as head coach of Vashon basketball. Read more here.

E-DAY UPDATE… Election Board officials tell PUB DEF that only about 10% of St. Louis’ registered voters have gone to the polls so far. Look for a final turnout around 23%. Keep up with St.…