UCPride In The News

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St. Louis Jewish Light: The Story Behind The Name: The Julia Goldstein Early Childhood Learning Center

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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Washington University Institute for School Partnership: Extending an early invitation to math confidence with coaching and partnership

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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KMOV-Channel 4 Great Day St. Louis: Let's talk education!

Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley talks about the power of the regional St. Louis public school community on KMOV Great Day St. Louis on April 3, 2023. Click headline to watch.

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KSDK: 'Dudes, Dads and Donuts' providing youth with strong Black male role models

KSDK highlights the Dudes, Dads and Donuts event held at University City High School on April 1, 2023. Click headline to learn more.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: People in Business - Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch salutes Superintendent Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley on her Robert L. Pearce Award. Click headline to read more.

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The St. Louis American: U-City’s Hardin-Bartley receives state award

The St. Louis American announces the awarding of the 2023 Robert L. Pearce Award to Superintendent Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley. Click headline to read more.

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MASA: University City Superintendent Honored By School Administrators Association

The Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) has selected Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, Superintendent of The School District of University City, as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Robert L. Pearce Award for her dynamic leadership. Click headline to read more.

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Jewish Light: Memories of Camp White Cloud

St. Louisans who grew up in University City from the 1950s to the mid-1980s have vivid memories – especially of their sixth-grade trip to Camp White Cloud - in this St. Louis Jewish Light article by Bill Motchan. Click headline to read more.

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St. Louis Public Radio: Missouri released new school performance data. Here’s what you need to know about the declines

Superintendent Sharonica-Hardin Bartley is quoted extensively in this Kate Grumke story about equity regarding the new annual school performance (APR) data for Missouri. Click headline to read more.

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Jennifer Hudson Show: Beloved St. Louis Teacher Surprised with $10k and an Unforgettable Spring Break Getaway to Kalahari Resorts!

Watch Jackson Park Elementary School second grade teacher Shumsheia Johnson talk about her students and the school on the Jennifer Hudson Show! Click headline to read more.

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