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Yes, the St. Louis American Foundation’s annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala is a party with a purpose. Leaders and learners within the field are recognized
Webster University’s Dr. Donald M. Suggs Scholarship program is 10 years old this year. Webster reached out to some of the 37 students or alumni who benefited from the program
Webster University’s Yin Lam Lee-Johnson (at left) and Vincent Flewellen discussed critical race theory.
Two decades ago, long before GOP leaders and some parents became outraged at the thought of critical race theory influencing school curriculums, Vincent Flewellen made a point of having his students grapple with historical perspectives seldom at the center of their textbooks.
At the time, Flewellen taught sixth grade social studies at MICDS, one of the most affluent private schools in St. Louis County. Flewellen pushed for changes to the courses he was assigned, including Medieval studies, shortly after being hired.
“I don’t see myself in that,” Flewellen recalls telling the head of MICDS, who heard him out and charged him with rewriting the course.
Tuesday: Critical Race Theory, Explained kbia.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kbia.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.