School Board

The actions at Monday's board meeting follow several teachers speaking out against Freeberg board member Jayson Baker. In his defense, Baker said he is "proud to stand alone, even if it comes at a great personal cost."

The search comes after Darcy Benway said she would step back from her role because for "medical purposes," according to the school board's president. Benway's replacement will be hired next July.

The District 90 investigation stems from ongoing charges against the assistant superintendent's son. Police in Oklahoma accuse the 24-year-old of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

The investigation centers around the hiring of an assistant superintendent's son as a custodian after he was charged with one count of assault and battery in Oklahoma.

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.

Edwardsville's school district held a number of "engagement sessions" to get input from community members. School officials propose a $100 million bond.

In an email to principals, Superintendent Curtis Cane said the district would delay equity efforts while he reviews the training. But he said the work will continue.

Despite candidate guides that circulated on social media, results in St. Louis region school board races didn’t point to one clear ideological trend.

Issues like health protocols in schools and debates over curriculum have made their way into school board elections this year.

Community leaders in the Normandy Schools Collaborative say the gradual return to local control of the district is an important step forward.