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Here’s the real problem with Florida’s school standards for slavery

9 months 3 weeks ago
The state of Florida requires instruction in African American history in all grades, and as you might expect it's pretty thin in the primary grades. But it picks up a bit in middle school, with 14 separate standards mandated for grades 6-8. One of them is this: This footnote has caused an uproar in the ...continue reading "Here’s the real problem with Florida’s school standards for slavery"
Kevin Drum

So Many Free Features On Spoutible

9 months 3 weeks ago
The thing about Spoutible that I don’t like is that you, you, and you, are not on there yet. Spoutible needs St. Louis Twitter. We need you there talking about St. Louis, Missouri, and Illinois- the politics, history, neighborhoods (and the institutions, groups, and small businesses that anchor them), gardening, sportsball, heroes and villains, the … Continue reading So Many Free Features On Spoutible →
mceselski

Wainwright set to return Monday at Arizona

9 months 3 weeks ago
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright is expected to come off the injured list to start Monday at Arizona. The 41-year-old Wainwright was placed on the 15-day IL on July 5 because of shoulder irritation.
MATT CARLSON