What the research says about school closures like the ones St. Louis is weighing
There are ways to make sure students don’t lose ground—and ‘receiving schools aren’t harmed—but it’s not easy
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SLPS explores the ‘community school’ model—again
The district and teachers’ union are working together to develop a St. Louis-specific version of the community school model. Neighboring East St. Louis’ experience and SLPS’ decades-long history point to the same challenge: sustainable funding.
Saint Louis Public Schools said yes to phonics. Now some results are in
The district is leaning into the “science of reading.” The first year of new phonics programs gives reason for both optimism and patience.
Former Mayor Jones takes the stage as Harvard, WashU fellowships wrap
Since leaving Room 200 one year ago, Tishaura Jones has held fellowships at WashU and Harvard, launched a consulting firm, and gained what she calls “a 10,000-foot view of our region.”
St. Louis job market sees slowdown, and job seekers and recruiters feel the hit
Job growth has weakened in the metro area, but some sectors, like education and health services, have held up.
Heritage expands ownership to employees, using an ESOP to share company stock
The ownership structure is an “accelerator for success,” a CEO of another longtime St. Louis company says.
St. Louis retailers enter the holiday shopping season with cautious optimism
Although tariffs have made for a more difficult business environment, local shop owners say they are expecting a good holiday season.