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Grammy-nominated musician Christopher J. Thomas has been named University City’s 2024-25 Returning Artist and has been making the rounds of giving back to the community.
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The School District of University City's new agriculture program is the first of its kind in the St. Louis area - and it's in high demand.
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The School District of University City is one of only a handful of local school districts that have grown since the start of the pandemic. The high school alone added 87 students over last year’s enrollment
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On July 5, 2023, Future Ready Schools hosted Superintendent Hardin-Bartley on the topic of Holistic Approach to SEL (social emotional learning) and SEEAL (social emotional, equitable and academic learning).
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The St. Louis Jewish Light highlighted the story of Julia Benjamin Goldstein, who dedicated nearly 65 years of her life to the education of young children in University City. Click headline to read more.
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When a trusted coach is welcomed into a classroom, learning levels up for teachers and students. Read this great article on Washington University's Institute for School Partnership's collaborative work with Julia Goldstein Early Childhood Education Center. Click headline to read more.
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