Public Education

St. Louis Public Schools countersues former superintendent 

In St. Louis Public Schools’ (SLPS) latest legal battle, the district has countersued former Superintendent Keisha Scarlett after her lawsuit, filed in April, contested her abrupt leave of absence… Read More

Public Education

St. Louis may shutter more than a third of its schools, report warns 

The beleaguered St. Louis Public Schools district is looking to close up to 22 of its 62 schools and revamp its complex transportation system, a draft report concluded. Read More

St. Louis

St. Louis Public Schools start year without enough buses to get students to class

(The Center Square) – Bus transportation on the first day of school often has problems or miscommunication on new bus stops, changes in routes from last year and late… Read More

Missouri

Democratic legislator praises GOP auditor for quick review of St. Louis schools

(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick had St. Louis Public Schools on his list for this year and a Democratic state representative affirmed immediate examination. Read More

Education, St. Louis

Male high school counselor awarded $6 million for sex discrimination in St. Louis Public Schools

A St. Louis high school guidance counselor was awarded over $6 million in damages for sex discrimination and retaliation after being held to a different standard than his female… Read More