Harris-Stowe State University

Sharpton aligns with Clay in opposing voter ID laws

Joseph Leahy — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:56:27 +0000

Rev. Al Sharpton is joining Missouri Congressman Lacy Clay in opposing efforts to require voters to show photo IDs at the polls.

Last year, Republicans in 38 states introduced legislation that would require a state-approved photo ID to vote. Seven states have since signed it into law.

Mo. state auditor has concerns about some university contracts

Rachel Lippmann — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:51:47 +0000

Mo. state auditor Tom Schweich says contracts between five state universities and former presidents may not be in the best interest of the schools, and some may violate provisions of state law.

National grant awarded for local early-childhood educators

Julie Bierach — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:01:15 +0000

The American Federation of Teachers has awarded a national grant to AFT St. Louis, the St. Louis Public School District and Harris Stowe State University to create professional development programs for early childhood educators.

Each year, more than 2,000 children attend pre-K in St. Louis Public Schools. Through the program, pre-K teachers and paraprofessionals will receive training in early learning so that students have a strong foundation for later learning.