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Alfred Hired to Lead BCJ
The District welcomes JaNae’ L. Alfred, Ph.D., as the new principal of Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School starting July 1. Click headline to read more.
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Paragraphs and Pajamas
Barbara C. Jordan families enjoyed reading together during the March 13, 2019, BCJ PTO Family Read-In. Click headline to read more.
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Learning Reimagined in Flexible Seating
It's that time of year when teachers work tirelessly to create that perfect classroom environment for students. We've come a long way from singular rows of desks which face the teacher. Learning in the 21st Century involves being creative and working collaboratively with peers. Thus, it's only natural that the design esthetic be considered in order to promote an atmosphere of collaborative learning.
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July 2019 PRIDE is in the Mail
The newest issue of PRIDE, the District's community magazine, should be in local mailboxes beginning this upcoming weekend (July 20, 2019). Click headline to read more.
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District Provides Supplies for Students in Need
During the past school year, about 273 students were helped by a program that provides backpacks, school supplies and toiletries to students without stable, permanent housing. Click headline to read more.
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UCHS Students Outfit The Loop with Mannequins Decked Out in Recycled Materials
The annual event to promote recycling and reuse netted three recent graduates $7,500 in scholarships. Click headline to read more.
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District Unveils New Video on the Arts
From Tennessee Williams to Nelly, The School District of University City has been making its mark in the arts. A new video highlights this rich history and the many opportunities our current students have to express themselves through art. Click headline to read more.
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Witnessing Whiteness Program Coming to U. City
In collaboration with the YWCA, The Flynn Park PTO’s Equity and Inclusion Committee is excited to host a Witnessing Whiteness (WW) group for the U. City community as part of its mission to eliminate racism. WW groups will meet on Wednesdays during Fall 2019 and are designed for individuals who identify as white to come together in a supportive setting to do work around eliminating racism - drawing from on Shelly Tochluk’s book Witnessing Whiteness: The Need to Talk About Race and How to Do It (2nd edition). Click headline to read more.
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See Our Schools 2019
U. City Schools is where "U" belong! Join us in October for See Our Schools Week to learn more about Learning Reimagined in your neighborhood school. Click headline to read more.
