In March, the Trump administration announced it would no longer release remaining pandemic-era funding to states, which has left the district on the hook for over $19 million in repairs to heating and cooling systems in schools.

Fields currently serves as the assistant superintendent of human resources for the Kirkwood School District. He will start his new role on July 1.

University of Missouri System students could pay anywhere from $340 to $965 more per semester in the 2025-26 academic year.

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley and St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer say they’re hoping that the federal government can act quickly and that the White House will approve a major disaster declaration.

The annual award is given to schools with high academic achievement or those that perform at high levels while serving a significant proportion of disadvantaged students.

The lawsuit comes nearly six months after a district audit found the former superintendent had allegedly misused public funds and violated hiring and travel policies.

The Collinsville Kahoks, Granite City Warriors and Freeburg Midgets are some of the Metro East schools that could be required to change if the bills pass.

The inaugural program held monthly workshops for parents and caregivers to learn how to best support their students.

The initiative followed the deadliest year for pedestrians on St. Louis-area streets.

East St. Louis School District 189 stood to lose the most money — $19 million for a major HVAC project — of any Illinois district. The district's spokeswoman said the judge's decision is "encouraging."