When parents are deciding where to send their kids to school, what are the criteria for a “good” school?
In St. Louis, many Black families moved to St. Louis County for better school districts. But after some time, those districts started having their own issues: white flight, decaying property values and consolidations. Some families moved even further northwest, only to face neighbors trying to prevent Black history from being taught.
In this episode, we explore why St. Louis schools are more segregated than they were 10 years ago — and meet the parents determined to do right by their kids.
Credits: This episode was produced by Chad Davis and edited by Emily Woodbury. Ulaa Kuziez provided production assistance. Greg Munteanu did the audio mixing and podcast design. Brian Heffernan provided editorial guidance. Kris Husted is the executive producer.
Special thanks to Kameel Stanley, Danny Wicentowski and Kate Grumke.
The theme music is by Cassie Morgan and remixed by Mvstermind. Additional music was provided by Drake Stafford and Kai Engel.
We Live Here is a production of St. Louis Public Radio in collaboration with the Midwest Newsroom.
