Dorothy || City Reform
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PhD Candidate. Former School Board President.
City reform is education reform.
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City reform is education reform.
Always looking for new intel - Signal: cityreformstl.25
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I don’t understand how there can be so many city-initiated donor funds and so little meaningful action.
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer announced a new Winter Shelfer fund, which will be used to address housing insecurity exacerbated by the May 16 tornado.
The mayor says the city is also expanding its water utility assistance program.
The mayor says the city is also expanding its water utility assistance program.
St. Louis leaders aim to raise $250K by year's end for new Winter Shelter Fund
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer announced the formation of the fund on Thursday, which will be used to address housing insecurity exacerbated by the May 16 tornado. The mayor says the city is also…
www.stlpr.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I don’t understand how there can be so many city-initiated donor funds and so little meaningful action.
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I'm going to need our civic leaders to start saying something substantial instead of spitting out the same platitudes year after year that address nothing
December 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I'm going to need our civic leaders to start saying something substantial instead of spitting out the same platitudes year after year that address nothing
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Breaking News: Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre who testified a century later in Congress to the terror she witnessed in the hope of winning reparations, died at 111. nyti.ms/4or9B1e
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Breaking News: Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre who testified a century later in Congress to the terror she witnessed in the hope of winning reparations, died at 111. nyti.ms/4or9B1e
Today at Cote Brilliante Elementary. Closed in 2017. Slammed by the tornado in 2025. At its peak, enrollment was nearly 1,200 students.
October 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Today at Cote Brilliante Elementary. Closed in 2017. Slammed by the tornado in 2025. At its peak, enrollment was nearly 1,200 students.
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A new letter from the St. Louis Board of Education President Karen Collins-Adams outlines concerns leading up to Superintendent Millicent Borishade ousting — alleging poor communication and declining staff trust.
Letter lays out board's case against St. Louis superintendent before firing
In a letter shared with St. Louis Public Radio, Board of Education President Karen Collins-Adams listed a series of concerns about “an increasing pattern of unauthorized communications from you over…
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October 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
A new letter from the St. Louis Board of Education President Karen Collins-Adams outlines concerns leading up to Superintendent Millicent Borishade ousting — alleging poor communication and declining staff trust.
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New data obtained by @stltoday.com indicates hundreds of the buildings mangled by the May 16 tornado in St. Louis were likely vacant before the storm even hit.
That could hobble the city's efforts to rebuild the neighborhoods hit hardest by the storm.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
That could hobble the city's efforts to rebuild the neighborhoods hit hardest by the storm.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Hundreds of St. Louis houses hit by May tornado were vacant. That will hurt recovery.
The Post-Dispatch found that 1,175 structures, more than half of those declared unsafe, were likely or definitely vacant before the May 16 tornado.
www.stltoday.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
New data obtained by @stltoday.com indicates hundreds of the buildings mangled by the May 16 tornado in St. Louis were likely vacant before the storm even hit.
That could hobble the city's efforts to rebuild the neighborhoods hit hardest by the storm.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
That could hobble the city's efforts to rebuild the neighborhoods hit hardest by the storm.
www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
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NEW: Ben Conover has resigned from the St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education, according to a letter he shared with St. Louis Public Radio.
Education board member resigns over firing of St. Louis superintendent
Conover resigned on Monday calling out the “reckless actions” and “duplicitous leadership” of the St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education.
www.stlpr.org
October 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
NEW: Ben Conover has resigned from the St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education, according to a letter he shared with St. Louis Public Radio.
I've been quoted in the PD too many times to not let them know they messed up big time.
www.stltoday.com/opinion/lett...
www.stltoday.com/opinion/lett...
Letter: Editorial Board decisions fail to take Black history into account
Letter: Recent decisions by the Editorial Board to run content devoid of our city’s history and context run the risk of negating the hard work by the newsroom.
www.stltoday.com
August 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I've been quoted in the PD too many times to not let them know they messed up big time.
www.stltoday.com/opinion/lett...
www.stltoday.com/opinion/lett...
An apology is step 1. Making changes to the editorial process is step 2.
Editor: Yes, column trying to link BLM national and St. Louis tornado was a bad decision
Editor: Yes, column trying to link BLM national and St. Louis tornado was a bad decision
"We didn't communicate as well as we should have as an organization, and we didn't use our best judgement."
www.stltoday.com
August 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
An apology is step 1. Making changes to the editorial process is step 2.
Hey Zum, maybe hold off on the self-congratulatory stuff a while. Even if you actually had enough drivers for all the routes, lots of children waited a long time for buses yesterday; were late to school and/or returning home; and were on buses for well over an hour. www.ridezum.com/blog/zum-sol...
Zum Solves Longstanding Driver Shortage, Covers 100% of Bus Routes for Saint Louis Public Schools - Zum
www.ridezum.com
August 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Hey Zum, maybe hold off on the self-congratulatory stuff a while. Even if you actually had enough drivers for all the routes, lots of children waited a long time for buses yesterday; were late to school and/or returning home; and were on buses for well over an hour. www.ridezum.com/blog/zum-sol...
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Yesterday, the Post-Dispatch released an opinion piece insinuating that Black Lives Matter did not show up in the wake of the May 16th tornado.
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August 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Yesterday, the Post-Dispatch released an opinion piece insinuating that Black Lives Matter did not show up in the wake of the May 16th tornado.
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Opinion by Rasheen Aldridge: Black Lives Matter is, indeed, a movement that shows up
Opinion: Black Lives Matter is, indeed, a movement that shows up
Sometimes being a part of the movement means rinsing tear gas from a community members’ eyes and sometimes it means wiping tears from a community member who lost their home.
www.stltoday.com
August 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Opinion by Rasheen Aldridge: Black Lives Matter is, indeed, a movement that shows up
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The process of getting long-term aid after a natural disaster is wildly unpredictable.
Congress takes anywhere from a few weeks to more than a year to approve the money.
Actually distributing the funds to communities can take even longer: propub.li/4lrL9uV
Congress takes anywhere from a few weeks to more than a year to approve the money.
Actually distributing the funds to communities can take even longer: propub.li/4lrL9uV
August 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The process of getting long-term aid after a natural disaster is wildly unpredictable.
Congress takes anywhere from a few weeks to more than a year to approve the money.
Actually distributing the funds to communities can take even longer: propub.li/4lrL9uV
Congress takes anywhere from a few weeks to more than a year to approve the money.
Actually distributing the funds to communities can take even longer: propub.li/4lrL9uV
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Families displaced by the May 16 tornado who still want their children to attend their original schools are entitled to district-provided transportation and free meals for their students.
How students affected by St. Louis tornado can access free meals and transportation
Families displaced by the May 16 tornado who still want their children to attend their original schools are entitled to district-provided transportation and free meals for their students
www.stlpr.org
August 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Families displaced by the May 16 tornado who still want their children to attend their original schools are entitled to district-provided transportation and free meals for their students.
Incredible journalism from the PD. Here’s hoping the honest reality of this gets through to our elected officials so they stop just talking about making a plan and actually make one.
Some residents still cling to the hope that their homes can be rebuilt. But many have already left, doubting that rebuilding is worth the effort.
3 months after tornado, St. Louis residents face a harsh reality. 'Not going to be rebuilt.'
Some residents still cling to the hope that their homes can be rebuilt. But many have already left, doubting that rebuilding is worth the effort.
www.stltoday.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Incredible journalism from the PD. Here’s hoping the honest reality of this gets through to our elected officials so they stop just talking about making a plan and actually make one.
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‘We are in trouble.’ St. Louis region’s slowing population growth spurs call for action www.stltoday.com/news/local/m...
‘We are in trouble.’ St. Louis region’s slowing population growth spurs call for action
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments, the St. Louis region’s top planning group, is being urged to take the lead on addressing population growth.
www.stltoday.com
June 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
‘We are in trouble.’ St. Louis region’s slowing population growth spurs call for action www.stltoday.com/news/local/m...
Thank you teachers, principals, and school staff for everything you did to take care of our children and schools today. We love and appreciate you so much. open.substack.com/pub/cityrefo...
On the last Friday of the school year
❤️ Thank you teachers, principals, and school staff ❤️
open.substack.com
May 17, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Thank you teachers, principals, and school staff for everything you did to take care of our children and schools today. We love and appreciate you so much. open.substack.com/pub/cityrefo...
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Newly elected St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer and a reshuffled school board will face a school system dogged by leadership failures and falling enrollment
After Elections, New Leaders Confront Old Problems in St. Louis
Failures in oversight and long-running declines in student enrollment are plaguing one of America’s most troubled districts.
www.the74million.org
April 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Newly elected St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer and a reshuffled school board will face a school system dogged by leadership failures and falling enrollment
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Superintendent Millicent Borishade encouraged the school board “to navigate complex decisions even when we have different perceptions.”
Friction starts early for new board at St. Louis Public Schools
Superintendent Millicent Borishade encouraged the school board “to navigate complex decisions even when we have different perceptions.”
www.stltoday.com
April 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Superintendent Millicent Borishade encouraged the school board “to navigate complex decisions even when we have different perceptions.”
Looking for info on the SLPS school board race? Check out my endorsements plus all the forums, media coverage, and candidate websites. cityreform.substack.com/p/election-2...
Election 2025
This page includes information about the candidates, forums, media coverage, and other information related to the school board campaign.
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March 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Looking for info on the SLPS school board race? Check out my endorsements plus all the forums, media coverage, and candidate websites. cityreform.substack.com/p/election-2...
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Staff members and teachers from the Nahed Chapman New American Academy presented a petition in support of the program after SLPS leadership voted to restructure the program for immigrant children.
Nahed Chapman staff defend program after SLPS officials approve changes
Staff members and teachers from the Nahed Chapman New American Academy presented a petition in support of the program after SLPS leadership announced the program would be undergoing major changes.
www.stlpr.org
March 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Staff members and teachers from the Nahed Chapman New American Academy presented a petition in support of the program after SLPS leadership voted to restructure the program for immigrant children.
This is an absolute disgrace and the teacher's union should be ashamed of themselves. Is it too late to reject their endorsement of me 8 years ago? www.ksdk.com/article/news...
Teacher's union endorses 2 new candidates, 1 incumbent for Saint Louis Public Schools board
There are three seats open on the board and 12 candidates running.
www.ksdk.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This is an absolute disgrace and the teacher's union should be ashamed of themselves. Is it too late to reject their endorsement of me 8 years ago? www.ksdk.com/article/news...
This is not good governance. It is a power grab ahead of a potentially pivotal school board election.
Borishade was brought to SLPS in July 2023 by former superintendent Keisha Scarlett, who was fired in September for unapproved spending.
St. Louis Board of Education names Millicent Borishade permanent superintendent
Borishade was brought to SLPS in July 2023 by former superintendent Keisha Scarlett, who was fired in September for unapproved spending.
www.stltoday.com
February 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This is not good governance. It is a power grab ahead of a potentially pivotal school board election.
I'm maintaining a list of candidate info and forums for the SLPS School Board race. It also includes links to related media coverage. It will be updated as more information becomes available, so check back often. open.substack.com/pub/cityrefo...
Election 2025
This page includes information about the candidates, forums, media coverage, and other information related to the school board campaign.
open.substack.com
January 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I'm maintaining a list of candidate info and forums for the SLPS School Board race. It also includes links to related media coverage. It will be updated as more information becomes available, so check back often. open.substack.com/pub/cityrefo...
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Sadie Weiss was elected to a four-year term in April 2023. The SLPS board is responsible for appointing her replacement.
St. Louis Public Schools board member resigns, calls out unethical behavior
Sadie Weiss was elected to a four-year term in April 2023. The SLPS board is responsible for appointing her replacement.
www.stltoday.com
January 15, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Sadie Weiss was elected to a four-year term in April 2023. The SLPS board is responsible for appointing her replacement.