The Archdiocese of St. Louis is considering a massive restructuring that will likely lead to the closing of many schools. I got my grade school education at Bishop Healy, now closed. I taught at Christ Light of Nations, now closed. These closures along with many others across the region have left an open wound.
Many found the questions and comments directed at Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson during her confirmation hearing patronizing and disrespectful. The hearing brought back a memory for Mike Reid, proud father of a highly accomplished daughter.
Dr. Katrina Thompson Moore, an associate professor in the departments of history and African American Studies at Saint Louis University, shares her thoughts on slavery research, education and history.
There have been classroom comedies dating back to the invention of TV: Boomers will remember Our Miss Brooks from the 1950s, then there was Welcome Back Kotter in the 1970s, pioneering with a diverse cast, then Saved By The Bell, and Boy Meets World, just to name a few. But Abbott Elementary is like none other.
Nothing had come quickly for Daniel as she pursued her quest to find a safe place to live.
Kim Daniel’s dream of safer, more secure housing is vanishing due to illness and a crippling bureaucracy.
As we head out the door to our morning commute, my son, Jordan, complains that he doesn’t feel well. his stomach hurts. What on earth should I do? Tons of my teacher colleagues are out sick due to COVID. It’s the first thing in the morning on the first day back from holiday break. There are no easy decisions here.
Laura Horwitz, a co-founder of We Stories, spoke against a Missouri House Bill that would restrict a school’s ability to address “controversial or divisive topics.”
Brandon Ford, a Black motorist and Creve Coeur resident, drew the attention of the police on a summer evening. His fear was palpable. “I’m okay with the first ticket, but the second one you’ll have to take back.” This is what I told a Creve Coeur police officer on the night of July 28. I […]
Book banning isn’t about protecting innocent children. It’s about protecting white patriarchy and silencing the voices of Black, Brown and Queer folk.