Education

Representatives were racing to beat a Friday deadline to get bills out of the chamber, with about two months left in the spring legislative session.

A nonbinary student teacher was told by an employee of the Fort Osage District that using gender-neutral pronouns was “too personal” and “too political.” Now, Olivia Jackson alleges that the school district discriminated by refusing to hire them because of their gender identity.

Students who survived a deadly shooting at their high school say state lawmakers are missing the chance to prevent the next tragedy.

Amid a growing political divide, education advocates encourage parents and community members to engage with school boards in an effort to keep the focus on what’s best for students, rather than on the priorities of a select few.

The St. Louis County Department of Justice Services and St. Louis Community College are offering inmates college classes to help them earn an associate degree. Jail officials say the degree program can help get some inmates back on their feet once they are released.

Legos, coding and friendly competition collide at St. Louis University High School this weekend.

Fourth grade students from Meramec Elementary learned about the Lewis and Clark expedition during a visit to the Gateway Arch museum, where they took a tour through St. Louis history.

Harris-Stowe State University has a five-year strategic plan to better prepare students for careers in science and technology and secure the university’s accreditation. The plan aims to improve student achievement rates, retention, innovation, academic assessments, service and fiscal responsibility.

Kem Smith’s advice column, ‘After the Bell,’ answers questions from educators across the country who are in all stages of their careers.

The HEAL Center for the Arts, a nonprofit in Grand Center focused on music education, won a $75,000 grant from the Lewis Music Prize. The organization’s leader plans to hire more visiting artists and serve more students.