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UMSL: A Beacon for St. Louis Charter Schools
UMSL: A Beacon for St. Louis Charter Schools

Bill Mendelsohn, executive director for UMSL’s charter schools, talks to students at North Side Community School. Over the last few years, UMSL’s position as a charter school beacon has emerged.

UMSL: A Beacon for St. Louis Charter Schools

Bill Mendelsohn, executive director for UMSL’s charter schools, talks to students at North Side Community School. Over the last few years, UMSL’s position as a charter school beacon has emerged.

UMSL: A Beacon for St. Louis Charter Schools

Bill Mendelsohn, executive director for UMSL’s charter schools, talks to students at North Side Community School. Over the last few years, UMSL’s position as a charter school beacon has emerged.

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Eye on UMSL: Education initiative

Eye on UMSL: Education initiative

Gov. Jay Nixon announces a $500,000 federal grant to North Campus, a tutoring program founded by St. Louis Alderman Antonio French (left). The announcement was made Oct. 2 at UMSL.

Education dean talks about curriculum changes on KSDK

Education dean talks about curriculum changes on KSDK

Carole Basile, dean of the College of Education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, talked with KSDK (Channel 5) education reporter Sharon Stevens about the changes and how it will affect the way educators are trained.

Georgian leaders examine empowerment of women in academia at UMSL

Georgian leaders examine empowerment of women in academia at UMSL

Six university leaders from the nation of Georgia in Central Asia learned how U.S. women leaders shape education and public policy during a recent visit to the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The visiting delegates were in St. Louis for nine days this month to examine “Empowerment of Women in Academia” through their participation in the Open World program. At UMSL, they heard from Chancellor Thomas George, on “The 21st Century University,” attended a panel discussion with women elected officials and higher education leaders and took in a presentation on “Developing Women Leaders” by Vivian Eveloff and Dayna Stock, director and manager of the Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life, respectively.

Education: Getting closer to the community

Education: Getting closer to the community

The College of Education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis prepares for every educator role. We prepare educators for businesses, government agencies, national educational organizations, foundations, museums, zoos and nonprofit youth-serving organizations, as well as for charter, private and public schools.

Child center undergoes facelift in new year

Child center undergoes facelift in new year

Children returning from winter break were greeted by more than smiling teachers at the University Child Development Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.