The Impact of a Job Well Done
Mr. Boettcher gave students a tough love that fostered mastery. He broke us down to build us up.
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Think of the students when you vote
In schools, there’s a multi layered hierarchical structure of adult school leaders making important decisions on behalf of students. Among the most interesting of these structures: the school board.
Closing parish schools leaves an open wound
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.
‘Much deeper than that’
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.
Our Newsletter — STL Equity Matters Vol. 6
Welcome to the sixth edition of our newsletter: STL Equity Matters How it works: We shine a light on how race is lived in our region. Who is behind this: This newsletter is brought to you by Before Ferguson Beyond Ferguson, a non-profit racial equity storytelling project. In this edition: Kim Daniel finally lands an affordable, safe place […]
Dr. Katrina Moore helps SLU grapple with ‘culture of slavery’
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.
Why Abbott Elementary is must see TV
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.