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Innovative Greenville Jr High School Science Teacher Jackie Blumer Makes Learning Exciting

Award winning and Innovative Greenville JR High School Science Teacher, Jackie Blumer, engages students with creative, team building and hands on learning

Weekly Blog

The Rising Cost of Living in America

Science & TechnologyScience and Technology

Investing in the future of digital health and research tools & services companies for St. Louis

Science & Technology

Stratospheric Aerosol Injection is Explored at WashU with $1.5 Million Grant to Fight Global Warming

Weekly Blog

Back-to-School: Supporting Students Through the Transition

Practical tips to help students of all ages manage back-to-school stress, build healthy routines, stay connected, and navigate the transition with confidence.

HistoryHistory Spotlight

History Spotlight: The Mother of the Public Kindergarten Movement

The story of how St. Louisan Susan Blow opened the first publicly funded kindergarten in the U.S.

Education

Schankman’s St. Louis: An Inspiring 90-Year-Old Tutor

For more than 20 years, 4’10” Miss E. Laine made a big impact at Mason Ridge Elementary School in the Parkway District. As she approached her 90th birthday, her passion for tutoring and her straightforward, caring approach continued to inspire students and teachers alike.

Weekly Blog

Meet the Artists of the 2026 Saint Louis Art Fair

The Saint Louis Art Fair returns Sept. 18-20, featuring 233 artists, diverse artwork and inspiring stories from across the country in downtown Clayton.

Weekly Blog

A New Season, A Bigger Spotlight

Spotlight STL is expanding with a refreshed format, new long-form episodes on our themed YouTube channels, and more ways to discover stories from St. Louis and beyond.

Spotlight

Back to School: The Teachers Who Inspire Us

Meet inspiring educators making a difference—from hands-on science to the roots of kindergarten and a 90-year-old tutor changing young lives.

American HIstoryEducationHistoryVideos for the ClassroomWho Else Loves History?

Stories of the Mother Road | Who Else Loves History? August 2026

In the third episode of Who Else Loves History?, host Tim Gore and fellow history enthusiasts hit the road to explore the story of Route 66, the highway that became a symbol of the American road trip. Established in 1926, Route 66 connected communities across the country and helped create a culture built around family […]

Theater Reviews

Review of “Confetti Kids” at SATE

“Confetti Kids” is receiving its first full production from SATE. The play’s development was supported by St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s Confluence Writers Project, which mounted a staged reading in March 2025.

Science & TechnologySpotlight

Can We Stop Climate Catastrophe? From Geoengineering to Drinking Water From Air

Climate tipping points, geoengineering, water from air, and digital health—four innovations tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges.

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Theater Reviews

Review of “Something Rotten!” at The Muny

No one who loves musicals should miss the brilliant staging of “Something Rotten!” at The Muny.