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Troubled Chesterfield school Barat Academy to pause in-person instruction

2 years ago
The troubled Barat Academy in Chesterfield said Friday it would pause in-person instruction for the 2023-2024 academic year, affecting 20 students, as it vacates its property in June. McBride Homes is under contract to buy the Barat property, 17815 Wild Horse Creek Road, from owner Midland States Bank, according to a person familiar with the matter, as it plans a subdivision. McBride, along with another school, St. Austin School, previously expressed interest in the property. Barat has struggled…
Jacob Kirn

Friday Cat Blogging – 28 April 2023

2 years ago
This is Charlie in our Australian willow tree, probably watching for the squirrels that zip up and down it all the time. As you can see from the look of the bark, it's an excellent climbing tree for any cat with even a hint of athleticism. Charlie has that. Hilbert doesn't.
Kevin Drum

The Economy Is Still Doing Well

2 years ago
Today on TAP: But a weakened banking system, coupled with a Fed that is hawkish on rates but kind and gentle on financial regulation, could be the economy’s undoing.
Robert Kuttner

Six Months In: Thoughts On The Current Post-Twitter Diaspora Options

2 years ago
Today is six months since Elon took over Twitter and began this bizarre speedrun of the content moderation learning curve in which he seems to repeatedly… not learn a damn thing. Over and over again he makes ridiculous choices that have made the entire platform less welcoming for speech, more willing to obey government demands, […]
Mike Masnick