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College of Education answers demand for advanced training with Elementary Mathematics Specialist Certificate

The two-year, 24-credit cohort program verses educators in grade appropriate mathematics, application of pedagogy and leadership training....

Susan Marino named new director of UMSL Charter Schools

Marino has served as executive director of Lafayette Preparatory Academy since 2012 and will begin her new position in July. ...

UMSL and St. Louis Children’s Hospital collaborate to place nurses in five area charter schools

A $500,000 grant through the hospital’s Healthy Kids, Healthy Minds program will help fund the positions through spring 2025....

UMSL doctoral students named Missouri Charter Public School Association Leaders of the Year

Susan Marino and Sarah Ranney have helped Lafayette Preparatory Academy grow over the past eight years, fostering a culture of academic excellence. ...

Doctoral students apply UMSL education to roles as charter school administrators

Sarah Ranney (left) and Susan Marino use their EdD coursework to help inform the administration of UMSL-sponsored public charter school Lafayette Preparatory Academy....

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....