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GODFREY – At Lewis and Clark Community College, educators like William Ellington are leading the charge to combat issues with persistence and completion among the adult education population. Ellington is an instructional coordinator in L&C Adult Education. Over the past year, he has been one of six professionals across the country participating in field research through the Innovative Research and Improvement Group (IRIG), affiliated with ProLiteracy, an organization leading the advancement of adult literacy in the United States and worldwide. He recently presented his work and findings at a ProLiteracy conference and hopes to have his work published in the Adult Literacy Journal, an academic journal for adult and continuing education. Ellington identified retention as an issue among students working to obtain their Illinois High School diploma (formerly GED). He said many students stop attending after 18-20 attendance hours. “His project tested the efficacy

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(The Center Square) – The National Football League has issued a security alert to players after players’ homes were burglarized allegedly by a South American crime syndicate, NFL.com reported.

Opening Reception Friday, Dec 6th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Kooyumjian Gallery at Webster University. This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. The choice of subject, creativity and […]

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LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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Consisting of Aaron Schiltz, Peter Merideth, Jay Harkey and Steve Neale, the mostly a cappella band The Wee Heavies has won a following with their mix of Scottish, Irish and […]

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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With a focus on Britain, Italy and the U.S., Bolts of Color highlights the Saint Louis Art Museum’s recent acquisitions of post-WWII textiles, all made during the height of the […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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Narrative Wisdom and African Arts explores how historical and contemporary African arts make visible narratives rooted in collective and individual memory and knowledge. The exhibition acknowledges the intersections between certain […]

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A worker is currently trapped inside a water tank at the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District's Bissell Point, and rescue efforts are underway.

The Cajun-influenced neighborhood eatery took over the space vacated by 58hundred.

Does the jackboot of the federal government throttle economic activity in the US? It doesn't seem that way: I'm a little surprised to see Hong Kong still at the top of the list. I guess that when China cracked down on civil liberties they left all the economic regulations alone. As usual, we're in the ...continue reading "The US kicks ass on economic vitality and regulatory efficiency"

Some Airport Commission members say the proposal would be unfair to traditional car-rental firms which shuttle their customers to off-site facilities.

Eighties staples Toto, Christoper Cross and Men At Work are set to hit the road together this summer. The three acts have announced a set of North American tour dates, kicking…

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ALTON – Mississippi Valley Christian School, founded in 1974, has been a ministry of Faith Baptist Church for 50 years. This year marks a new beginning as the school separates from Faith Baptist Church and moves forward as a newly established 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under new leadership. This separation brings many changes and one big challenge, this final year is not fully funded. While there is an overwhelming sense of gratitude toward Faith Baptist Church, completing this school year is in jeopardy. "There is a desperate need for donations to both complete this school year and facilitate a relaunch. My hope is that the Christian community will come together for the children of the Riverbend. At Mississippi Valley, our focus is on academic excellence, character development, and creating confident Christian leaders. Our students test at or above grade level compared to national standards and read at college levels by high school. "We must support our Christian institutions

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