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St. Louis Public Schools have paid out as much as a teacher's salary
for a full year to teachers who have yet to have their own class this
fall. Because of unusual movement of teachers, as schools were forced to
reconstitute their staffs as part of a turnaround effort, as many as 26
teachers were not assigned to classes.
Some of those teachers were assigned to clerical duties or to substitute teaching positions while others wait at home.
The elected board of the St. Louis Public Schools wants to resume
control of the district no later than July 1 of next year, ending what
would be four years of state control of the city schools. It also is
looking for new sources of funding and a cap on new charter schools. Those were just some of the provisions included in a transition plan the elected board has prepared.
What's the best relationship between teachers and students? Love? Admiration? Respect? Those were the kinds of questions that teachers in Riverview Gardens
faced over the summer when they wanted to get rehired for their jobs. For
years, teachers around the country have been tested in the same way by
the Haberman Star Teacher program, which tries to determine who is most
likely to succeed in a school environment that seems to get tougher
every year. Does it work? (Photo from Flickr)
The sign above the door at Paideia Academy in north St. Louis proclaims
NOW ENROLLING, with another banner saying: Classes Begin Aug. 20th. But four days before its school year was supposed to begin, Paideia
Academy -- the north St. Louis charter school that lost its charter,
its sponsor and its lawsuit to remain open -- isn’t saying whether it
will be teaching students this fall or when those classes might really
begin. (Photo from sxc.hu)
Responding to the message that a $155 million bond issue for
the St. Louis Public Schools would require no tax increase,
Judging by the response at a convocation at the Touhill Center on the UMSL campus, teachers, administrators and other
personnel are ready to put an uncertain summer
behind them and get back to work. All principals will be new to their buildings, and 40 percent of the teachers are new hires.
The results on the Missouri Assessment Program show growth
across the board, but the numbers weren't high enough to meet the
annual yearly progress mark set by No Child Left Behind. Should parents be concerned? No, says a top Missouri education official, because MAP scores are not the best way to measure progress.
When Chris Nicastro was named Missouri's commissioner of elementary and
secondary education last year, the news was that she was the first
woman and the first urban educator to hold that position. No one knew that the better shorthand would be this: the commissioner
who had to deal with the state's worst budget crisis in recent memory and several failing school districts.
Over the course of 10 days, students from throughout the area confront
such issues as racism, classism, religious intolerance and sexual
orientation through the performing, visual and media arts. The goal goes
beyond raising awareness to equipping these students to go back to
their schools, where they can spread what they've learned and work for
change.
The jobs of 3,200 teachers in Missouri who face possible layoffs could
be saved if Congress approves $500 million to aid state education
programs nationwide. But a move toward getting that money by taking it out of the administration's Race to the Top educational reform program
was criticized Thursday by Chris Nicastro, Missouri's commissioner of
elementary and secondary education, as the wrong approach.
Editors' Picks
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Report finds drop in illigal immigrant population in U.S.: After years of growth, the recession and stricter law enforcement led to a decline of almost two-thirds between 2005 and 2009. | Washington Post
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Hostages released at Discovery Channel headquarters in Maryland: The suspect, James Lee, who had issues with the channel's environmental coverage, was shot and killed by police snipers. | Washington Post
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As Hurricane Earl approaches, N. Carolina expands evacuations: Earl weakened to a Category 3 hurricane early Wednesday as it whipped across the Caribbean with winds near 125 mph. | Charlotte Observer
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Murkowski concedes in Alaska GOP senatorial primary: The incumbent was defeated by Joe Miller, has never held elected office but enjoyed the backing of former Gov. Sarah Palin and the Tea Party Express. | Wall Street Journal
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- Region
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Five seek Missouri casino license: Besides two applications for spots near Chain of Rocks, the Gaming Commission got two bids for casinos in Sugar Creek near Kansas City and one for Cape Girardeau. | STLtoday
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Alternative energy group makes offer to buy ex-Chrysler plant in Fenton: The identity of the potential buyer was not released by the St. Louis County Economic Council, which made the offer public. | KWMU
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Judge allows KKK suit against Missouri to proceed: The group said denial of permission to use a pavilion at a state historic site in southern Missouri violated free speech. | AP/KMOX
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Cardinal broadcasts returning to KMOX next season: The station had aired the team's games for 51 years before the action moved to KTRS five years ago. | STLtoday
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- World
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Direct peace talks between Israel and Palestinians to resume in Washington: Issues in the long-stalled negotiations include Israeli settlements and the future status of Jerusalem. | CNN
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Four Israeli settlers, including a pregnant woman, killed in West Bank attack: It was the deadliest attack on Israelis in more than two years, coming on the eve of peace talks with the Palestinians in Washington. | New York Times
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Chilean rescuers begin drilling to reach trapped miners: The government still says it will take three to four months to reach them. | AP
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Five more American killed in Afghanistan: The latest roadside bombs and fire from insurgents raised the death toll to 19 service members since Saturday. | AP
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- Govt.
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U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters offers defense in ethics case: California Democrat is accused of steering bailout money to OneUnited Bank, which had ties to her husband. | FoxNews.com
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Congress passes $600 million bill to fund more U.S.-Mexico border security: President Obama is set to sign measure that would send 1,500 troops to border, despite immigration advocates' concerns. | Los Angeles Times
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Hispanic Republicans criticize Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for questioning Latinos in GOP: Leaders call Reid's remarks condescending and insulting. | Politico
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Former U.S Rep. Dan Rostenkowski dies at 82: Chicago Democrat represented northwest side of town from 1959 to 1995, was chairman of Ways and Means Committe from 1981-1994. | Chicago Tribune
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- Econ.
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Discounts spur unexpected gain in retail sales in August: The numbers are providing a sliver of hope for the economic recovery, but worries still remain about the critical holiday season. | AP
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New claims for jobless benefits fall slightly, to 472,000: Applications still exceeded the 463,000 average so far this year. | Bloomberg
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A year after cash for clunkers, most automakers report drop in sales: Only Chrysler reported an increase, while GM, Ford, Toyota, Nissan and Honda had losses. | Detroit News
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Manufacturing sector grew faster in August: Rising exports overseas and demand from businesses for capital equipment and supplies have helped propel production in factories for a year. | AP
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- Edu.
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Kirkwood High School's Robert Becker is Missouri's teacher of the year: He has been sharing his love of chemistry with students since 1990. | STLtoday
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New Jersey governor fires state's education chief: He had made a clerical error that led to the state's coming up short in an effort to win $400 million in federal Race to the Top money. | Newark Star-Ledger
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Mizzou football captain suspended indefinitely after allegation of sexual assault: In court documents, a woman in her early 20s alleges Derrick Washington sexually assaulted her in June. | Columbia Missourian
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Washington U. breaks with Target over donation to Minnesota gubernatorial candidate who opposes gay rights: The university won't take part anymore in program where the retailer let students shop after hours. | Student Life
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Floods and Kaskaskia
Drew Canning talks with island residents Courtney "Manny" Brown and Dorothy "Dot" Brown, who recall what life used to be like on Kaskaskia Island. To read more about the island and see a larger version of the slideshow, click here .(Photos by Rachel Heidenry | Beacon intern)
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Posted 2:20 pm Wed., 09.01.10
In the NewsPlanning for a trip to Mongolia, even if you already in Dalian, China, must be undertaken with care -- particularly when Woodson Gannaway plans to spend no more than $550.
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Posted 9:42 am Tue., 08.31.10
Beacon ColumnistsKira Hudson Banks asks whether the rally was meant to "reclaim" civil rights or dismiss them?
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Posted 10:57 pm Sun., 08.29.10
In the NewsRep. Todd Akin, Republican incumbent in the 2nd district, discusses specific areas, such as nuclear policy, terrorism and the way in Afghanistan, in which he disagrees with the administration's policies .
Arthur Lieber, Democratic candidate in the 2nd district, focuses on how decisions are made and seven principles, such as no will be deployed without equipment that gives them maximum safety .
Beacon Roundtable
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Posted 12:50 pm Thu., 08.26.10
In this week's Beacon Roundtable, Dick Weiss, Robert Joiner, Dale Singer and Jo Mannies sit down to talk about a setback for stem-cell research, the elected school board of St.…
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Beacon Blog
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Posted 1:40 pm Wed., 09.01.10
Editor Margaret Wolf Freivogel discusses why combat troups in Iraq and a Muslim cultural center in Manhattan are news that matters for a regional news source.
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The Lens
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Posted 12:57 pm Wed., 09.01.10
The film studios have to be fatigued from the ups and downs of another cycle of Summer! Movie! Blockbusters! Certainly, filmgoers have had enough of less-than super heroes.
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