Being Smart in Today's Schools
CSD has produced a new video that districts can use to remind teachers and other staff members about the importance of maintaining appropriate teacher-student relationships, especially during the era of technology. The video, “Being Smart in Today’s Schools,” provides common-sense advice and guidelines to school employees when using social networking sites, texting, cell phones, and in non-technology situations. The video also shows real-world examples of teachers who have gone too far in their relationships with a . . . read more
Census 2010: It's In Our Hands
Soon households across the country will receive their 2010 Census form in the mail. This year’s form is the shortest in history, including just 10 questions that should take only about 10 minutes to answer. It’s important that everyone in our community is counted on a census form, which is why CSD is an active member of our local Complete Count Committee. We encourage schools to talk about the importance of the census . . . read more
Nine St. Louis Metropolitan Schools Honored With Character Award
Seven St. Louis-area schools have each earned the Missouri Schools of Character (MOSOC) Award and two metro east schools have earned the Illinois School of Character Award. Schools are honored annually through a program coordinated by CHARACTERplus, a division of the Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD). The seven St. Louis-area schools are: Antonia Elementary School, Fox Elementary School, . . . read more
