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Speaking truth to power

Fmr. U. City Supt. James Victory.  In 2007, we
busted this man doing
 long-term damage to
University City schools - at
taxpayer





Obama
 on Parental Involvement
“In the end, there is no program or policy that can substitute for a parent -- responsibility for our children's education must begin at home. That is not a Democratic issue or a Republican issue. That's an American issue."



New Rule: Don't Blame Teachers When there are no books in the house, and there are no parents in the house, you know who raises the kids? That's right, the television. Kids aren't keeping up with their studies; they're keeping up with the Kardashians. We're allowing the television, as babysitter, to turn us into a nation of idiots.
 


College Bound
A series of programs designed to aid parents in preparing their Middle School and High School children for college entry.



Fitness: Childhood Obesity!
First Lady Michelle Obama kicks off “Let’s Move”, a program designed to tackle childhood obesity by encouraging exercise and healthy eating.



Family Time During School
It can be difficult for parents to keep on top of what their children are doing, especially when those parents work at night. a Clovis Elementary school is trying to help those families by encouraging family time during the school day.



Intro to Special Education
Aimed at parents of students with disabilities, this video covers the special education process, including Evaluation, Referral, Creation of the Individualized Education Plan, Placement, and Annual Review. 
Demand Based
Education Reform


We know that 91% of children's time from birth to age 18 is spent outside of school. Genuine education reform in this country cannot take place without involved parents. If we fail to make systematic efforts to engage parents to support public schools, we are clearly fighting an uphill battle with some very unpleasant long-term consequences for this nation.  More...


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School boards, administrators issue new vision for Missouri schools

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What does Missouri need to do to push its schools into the top tier nationwide? A new report has a blueprint that echoes many of the recommendations that education officials have been making for years: Better early-childhood training. Stronger preparation for teachers. Higher expectations. A culture of success. Financial support to make these goals a reality.  By Dale Singer, St. Louis Beacon staff.   By Dale Singer, St. Louis Beacon staff




U. City Received Reprieve Says School Board Member
The state board of education has voted to delay until next year making an accreditation classification for the University City School District. More...



Strong Missouri Families,
Stronger Missouri Schools

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has launched Top 10 by 20, a major improvement effort that aims for student achievement in Missouri to rank among the top 10 states by 2020. Project Appleseed is concentrating on increasing parental involvement in the state's lowest performing schools. Project Appleseed, Missouri State Board of Education and the PTA share same parent standards.


Why Wait for Superman?

AS A PARENT, GRANDPARENT,  OR CARING ADULT,  I hereby give my pledge of commitment to help our community's children  achieve a truly independent future. My declaration of  responsibility and commitment to my public schools is stated in these five self-evident truths as spoken by President Woodrow Wilson.... more
1,000 Parents to improve University City Schools

Door Knocking Every District Home 
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Organizing U. City family engagement





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Secrets, Jeremy Davenport
"My Parents want me to have babies and the pressure is on..."
"What a Wonderful World"

Project Appleseed president, Kevin Walker, made a low tech iPod video of U. City High School grad, Jeremy Davenport (UCHS 88'), from his seat at the Davenport Lounge at the Ritz Carlton in New Orleans.  Kevin was attending the national Grant Makers in Education Conference in late October at the hotel.  Jeremy and Kevin spent an hour talking about the positive impact University City schools made on Jeremy - and why they need to improve.



University City High School Mural

KETC, LIVING ST. LOUIS

Producer Patrick Murphy follows a group of University City High School students as they celebrate their city's 100th anniversary with a mural.  The St. Louis Craft Alliance and the school joined forces to create this one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Hail Hail To U. City High!

By Dale Singer
Special to the Post-Dispatch

“Hail Hail to U City High” serves many purposes. It is Alan Spector’s memoir of three years of his life that shaped who he became and who he remains today. It is a snapshot of an era that he and many of his classmates look back on with gratitude, when the nation and the suburb where they lived were headed for fundamental, irreversible changes. And it catches up with where many members of the class of ’64 are today, with all of their hopes and disappointments, triumphs and tragedies.
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UCHS Marching Band Meets the
UCHS Class of 1957 for Breakfast

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