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Hazelwood School District’s use of virtual teachers leaves students in the lurch

2 years 5 months ago
Nearly one-third of Hazelwood School District students have been assigned to in-person classes where the teacher is virtual, instructing from hundreds or thousands of miles away. A new Riverfront Times story highlights how the arrangement is failing students. Reporter Mike Fitzgerald and Tamar Brown, education advocacy director for A Red Circle, discuss how the national teacher shortage has led to this point and what happens next for students and families in the district.

Belleville Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing Government Benefits From Deceased In-Law

2 years 5 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – A Belleville man admitted to stealing more than $17,000 in Government benefits from a deceased in-law in a U.S. District Court on Tuesday. Scott C. Gunnarson, 47, pled guilty to one count of Theft of Government Funds. “By failing to notify the Government of a loved one’s passing and continuing to collect their benefits, individuals commit felony theft,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. “Defrauding benefit agencies is a serious offense, and relatives tempted to swindle funds face going to federal prison.” “This plea demonstrates that stealing Social Security benefits designated for another individual is a federal crime,” said Gail S. Ennis, Inspector General for the Social Security Administration. “I want to thank OPM for working with us to investigate this crime and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for prosecuting this case.” “OPM OIG is committed to protecting federal funds from fraud,” sai

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Parson believes his budget plan addresses fundamental Missouri needs

2 years 5 months ago
During his State of the State address last week, Gov. Mike Parson announced his budgetary vision for Missouri. His plan includes money to widen Interstate 70 in three places and fully fund the state’s K-12 education formula and school transportation, as well as another round of raises for state employees. This episode contains much of STLPR's Sarah Kellogg interview with Parson along with analysis from Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum.

VIDEO: McCarthy Hosts 17 Apprentice Programs, 70+ Educators at “Show Me Careers” Program

2 years 5 months ago
Last Wednesday (Jan. 18) Construction Forum, McCarthy, and the MO Chamber of Commerce’s “Show Me Careers” program partnered to bring over 70 educators and 17 construction apprentice programs together at McCarthy Building Companies headquarters in Des Peres. Construction Forum Deputy Executive Director/COO Diana Wilhold and her team and volunteers organized the event. Show Me Careers […]
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