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01.21.2009 3:26 pm

Senators hear about St. Louis public schools, Prop A and the funding formula

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

St. Louis Public Schools Superintendent Kelvin Adams told senators today that to improve St. Louis schools, he needs “in a word, flexibility,” including more autonomy for principals and the possibility of merit pay as an enticement for science and math teachers.

He…

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11.06.2008 8:57 am

Next stop for Metro: Head to the casino?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Here’s an idea for Metro to get the extra funding voters rejected: Head to the casino, where soon patrons will no longer face a state cap on how much they can bet.

The right spin of the roulette wheel could expand…

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10.21.2008 11:14 am

Former “Teacher of the Year” stumps for Prop. A

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

This is one of several commercials for Prop. A. — which seeks to eliminate the $500 betting limit at Missouri casinos — featuring an educator.

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