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"
It's that time of year when people like to hike, camp, and enjoy the great outdoors. But the risks of tick bites and getting poison ivy can ruin your summer fun.
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 →
In the world of journalism, Ala Errebhi is unwavering in her pursuit of the truth and in her desire to make complicated things easier to understand for her readers.
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.