Charter Schools

The St. Louis Public School District is adopting a more inclusive policy for charter schools.Historically, the district has accused charters of siphoning…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Nov. 17, 2010 - I went to see the movie "Waiting for Superman" expecting to be either inspired or…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Nov. 12, 2010 - Instead of looking up into the sky for a superhero or keeping their fingers crossed…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Oct. 7, 2010 - Some years ago, an enthusiastic young biology teacher in a suburban school district…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 28, 2010 - The Missouri Supreme Court recently ruled that students in unaccredited school…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 4, 2010 - Lots of folks dream of winning the lottery as their ticket to a better life. But most…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 19, 2010 - When neighborhood or parochial schools were the only option for parents, figuring out…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 29, 2010 - Missouri Baptist University revoked the charter of the Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Academy…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 15, 2010 - Like most of the participants in last weekend's marathon, Missouri has little chance…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, March 17, 2010 - In Kansas City, the School Board voted to close 26 out of 61 schools. In north St.…