Education
Pembroke Ward Parkway Campus Completes $52M Expansion
By Kevin Collison Pembroke Hill has completed a $52 million expansion of its Ward Parkway Campus that includes a new athletic center and a dining hall illuminated by windows featuring striking sculptural screens. The new 53,000 square-foot Bellis Athletic Center replaces the aging Pierson gymnasium and expands the private school’s ability to host athletic and…
Confusion Around COVID Ruling Swirls as Two Missouri School Districts End Semester Early
As a growing number of Missouri school districts drop COVID mitigation measures under threat from Attorney General Eric Schmitt, at least two closed the doors on their fall semester early due to large numbers of staff and students out sick.
Missouri Attorney General Tells Schools, Health Departments to End COVID Orders
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt instructed school districts and local public health departments to immediately stop enforcing health orders a judge ruled unconstitutional last month, and warned Tuesday they may face legal action if they fail to do so.
The Filter | Idle Hands
In episode 3, Filter podcast hosts Ieshia Downton and Vicky Diaz-Camacho feature people who’ve done something they find meaningful with the extra time we all found ourselves with during lockdown.
Students Want to Learn ‘History As It Is, As it Was’
Increasingly, K-12 classrooms have become hotbeds for debate about what should or should not be taught, especially when it centers around race and history. Students and educators share their thoughts.
Critical Race Theory: War of Words, and Curriculums
Suburban school districts are grappling with how to teach race in education, becoming ground zero in an increasingly politicized fight over critical race theory and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
curiousKC | A Guide to Learn (and Demystify) Critical Race Theory
The legal theory “Critical Race Theory” has dominated headlines. What is it and who’s responsible? Here’s your guide.
The Filter | Home Alone, Parenting Edition
In episode 2, The Filter podcast talks with parents, educators and parent advocates about what this past year taught us about education.
Trailer: The Filter’s Ep. 2 Teaser on Parenting and Education
In episode 2, Filter Podcast hosts Ieshia Downton and Vicky Diaz-Camacho tackle the topics of parenting and education.
COVID Cases Among Children Rising as Missouri Delta Variant Wave Enters Fifth Month
One effect of the Delta variant wave is that children are a much larger share of recent COVID-19 cases, just as the school year begins.