St. Louis Schools

Students like these at Townsend Elementary School will not be taking any field trips this year. (KWMU Staff Photo)

Discussion: What Do New Scores Mean For The Future Of St. Louis Area Schools?

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released its Annual Performance Report for Missouri school districts last week. It is…

Government, Politics & Issues

St. Louis Schools Score In 'Unaccredited' Range Under New Grading Scale But Won't Lose Accreditation

Marshall Griffin

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its Annual Performance Report (APR) for all of Missouri's school districts, using…

Government, Politics & Issues

Bill In Mo. Senate Would Restore Elected School Board For St. Louis

Marshall Griffin

Legislation has been filed in the Missouri Senate that would lay the groundwork for restoring an elected school board for the city of St. Louis. The…

Morning headlines: Monday, August 13, 2012

Tim Lloyd

Heading into special session, Ill. lawmakers remain divided on pensionsIllinois Governor Pat Quinn has called for a special session on Friday to overhaul…