Five Area Teachers Honored With CSD Scholarship Awards
The Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD) recently presented five area teachers with scholarship awards. The scholarship awards are given on an annual basis to assist highly deserving teachers with the . . . read more
CSD Recognizes Local Missouri Gold Star Schools
Four St. Louis-area schools honored
The Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD) congratulates four area Missouri Gold Star Schools. A total of 15 Missouri Gold Star Schools are being honored during the 2007-2008 school year. The four St. . . . read more
Helping Each Other During Flood Crisis
Valley Park School District thanks neighboring districts for assistance during recent flood
To help with the Valley Park School District’s evacuation efforts, during the recent flood threat, neighboring school districts including Francis Howell, Northwest R-1, Parkway and Rockwood, offered their personnel, trucks, tools, . . . read more
Register Now for Summer Technology Classes
CSD Virtual Learning Center offering 11 new classes
The Cooperating School Districts’ Virtual Learning Center (VLC) is now taking registrations for summer technology classes. The VLC Tele Lab has been equipped with brand new computers that offer participants the choice of . . . read more
CSD Congratulates Sanford N. McDonnell
Founder of CHARACTERplus honored with Friend of Education award
The Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD) congratulates Sanford N. McDonnell, founder of CHARACTER plus , as the recipient of the Friend of Education award by the Missouri Association of School Administrators . . . read more
Six Area Schools Honored With Missouri Schools of Character Award
Six area schools have each earned the title of Missouri School of Character through a program sponsored by CHARACTER plus , a division of the Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD), in cooperation with the Missouri . . . read more
Internet Safety Night
CSD serves as St. Louis-area host site for nationwide interactive videoconference
Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD) is once again hosting Internet Safety Night, a nationwide interactive videoconference, which will cover information and resources for students, parents and members of the . . . read more
More Than 19,000 Educators Benefit from Professional Development Services
Workshops & training provided through CSD and the St. Louis RPDC
Since July 1, 2007, more than 19,000 educators have been served through on-site professional development services and programs and /or workshops and training opportunities offered through Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. . . . read more
Cooperating School Districts Recognizes Missouri Association of School Administrators Honorees
The Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD) recognizes four area recipients of the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) education awards. MASA will recognize all honorees during its upcoming . . . read more
St. Louis Area Schools Honored With Character Education Award
Five schools and one district recognized by The Character Education Partnership (CEP)
The Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD) and the Character Education Partnership (CEP) in Washington, D.C., recognize five area schools and one district as finalists in the National Schools of Character awards . . . read more
Two CSD Member Districts Honored For High Quality Professional Development
Webster Groves and Windsor C-1 receive Commissioner's Award
The Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD) congratulates the Webster Groves and Windsor C-1 school districts. Both districts have received the 2008 Commissioner’s Award for High Quality . . . read more
More Than 2,000 St. Louis Area Students Celebrate Peace
More than 2,000 St. Louis-area students will participate in the annual CHARACTER plus Peace Ball Celebration, held at the St. Louis Science Center, during seven sessions from February 26-29. The event is in its 9 th year and engages . . . read more
37 Area Educators Graduate From Leadership Academy for Character Education (LACE)
Thirty-seven new names have been added to the graduation list of the Sanford N. McDonnell Leadership Academy for Character Education (LACE). Following a year-long experience that included monthly access to national experts, . . . read more
CSD Introduces New "Promising Practices" Video Series
Cooperating School Districts is providing a new tool for its 65 member districts to learn more about "best practices" in education. CSD has launched a "Promising Practices" video series, highlighting successful initiatives of . . . read more
New Partnership Between CSD and ATS/Ubistor
The Cooperating School Districts and Advanced Technology Services (ATS) have joined together to provide off-site data backup needs for school districts. ATS and its partner company, Ubistor, is a leader in managed production . . . read more
National Medal of the Arts Winning Author and Educator Rafe Esquith Comes to St. Louis
NEW LOCATION FOR JAN. 9 EVENT
*** Due to the tremendous response from area educators and parents, the St. Louis County Library has decided to move Rafe Esquith’s “Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire” presentation and book signing on Wednesday, January 9th to a . . . read more
Learning Through Technology Grant Awarded to Three Local Elementary Schools
$25,000 grant provides professional development to impact teacher training
Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD) and three of its member schools are recipients of a $25,000 grant through the Innovative Technology Education Fund. The grant will be used for professional development and the . . . read more
Clayton High School Teacher Honored With National Educator Award
The Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD) congratulates Clayton High School math teacher Curtis James. James was recently named the recipient of the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award. . . . read more
CSD Congratulates Northwest R-1 Board of Education
Missouri School Boards' Association (MSBA) Honors Board With Prestigious Award
The Northwest R-1 School District Board of Education has received the honor of Missouri’s Outstanding Board of Education for 2007. The announcement was made on October 27 during the 2007 Missouri School Boards’ Association . . . read more
CSD Hosts Videoconference on No Child Left Behind
Congressman George Miller provides overview during live event
On October 16, a number of member superintendents and board members from Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis attended a videoconference to discuss the pending reauthorization of No Child Left Behind. The . . . read more
2008 Midwest Education Technology Conference is a Success
More than 1,400 attendees helped celebrate 25 years of excellence in educational technology
The Midwest Education Technology Conference (METC), hosted by the Cooperating School Districts, was recently held Feb. 4-6 at the St. Charles Convention Center. Nancy George, program manager for METC 2008, is happy to report a record . . . read more
Big Event for Teachers Program
International Education Consortium (IEC) and Saint Louis Art Museum Offer Full Day of Professional Development
The International Education Consortium (IEC) and the Saint Louis Art Museum are pooling their resources to provide a full day of professional development for the annual Big Event for Teachers program. The event will take place . . . read more
Cooperating School Districts Recognizes Local Missouri Gold Star Schools
The Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD) recognized six area Missouri Gold Star schools on September 27 during CSD’s Fall Conference of Superintendents and Board Members, which was held at Jennings High . . . read more
CSD Now Offers Moodle Classes for Educators
Contact our Virtual Learning Center to Learn More
Heard of Moddle, but don't have a clue what it's all about? This workshop is for you! Come find out what this powerful course management system is, how to use it as a one-stop Web site for your class, conference or collaborative . . . read more
Internet Safety Night Planned for October 23
Learn about the best resources to keep your family safe
Cooperating School Districts, 1460 Craig Road, is hosting an interactive videoconference, organized by MOREnet, on Tuesday, October 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The program will cover important Internet safety tips for parents to learn to . . . read more
CSD Members Approve Legislative Platform
Cooperating School Districts' member districts approved the organization's 2007-2008 Legislative Platform at CSD's annual Fall Conference for school board members and superintendents. This year's conference was held on Thursday, . . . read more
Cooperating School Districts Announces 2007-2008 Board of Directors
The Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD) announces its 2007-2008 Board of Directors. The 2007- 08 Board of Directors are: David Benson, Chairman . . . read more
No Child Left Behind – With a Local Perspective
Best selling author and local educators to discuss the impact of No Child Left Behind
Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD) is hosting an open discussion on the “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB) policy that will feature best-selling author Linda Perlstein. Linda Perlstein is a former education . . . read more
Technology Leadership Academy (TLA) Registration Open
The Cooperating School Districts’ Virtual Learning Center (VLC) is pleased to announce that registration is open for all educators to attend the 2007-2008 Technology Leadership Academy (TLA). This academy will assist you in developing the . . . read more
Cyberbullying Workshop Scheduled for October 11
CHARACTERplus, an initiative of Cooperating School Districts, is one of the recipients of United Way’s Community Investment One-Time Peer-Harassment grant. As part of the CHARACTERplus Advanced Training Series, the $3000 United Way grant . . . read more
25 Area CHARACTERplus Schools to Receive Promising Practices Award
CHARACTERplus, an initiative of Cooperating School Districts, along with the Character Education Partnership (CEP), honor 25 St. Louis-area schools for earning the annual Promising Practices Award. The CEP Promising Practices Award . . . read more
Boeing Grant to Provide Scholarships for Midwest Education Technology Conference (METC)
The Boeing Company has awarded Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD), a $44,000 grant to its Virtual Learning Center to provide professional development for educators to impact student achievement. Specifically, the . . . read more
Partnership to Ease K-12 Hiring Efforts
Netchemia Announces Partnership with CSD
School administrators looking for a cost-effective way to hire the best candidates for their district now have an improved high-tech solution, thanks to a partnership between Netchemia and Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis . . . read more
Former Boeing President to Play a Major Role in Character Education
CHARACTERplus, an initiative of Cooperating School Districts, is pleased to announce that Gerald E. Daniels has accepted the position of vice-chairman of the CHARACTERplus Planning and Advisory Board. Daniels is a retired aerospace/defense . . . read more
Two CSD Employees Honored With Creative Service and Dedication Award
Mary Carr and Judy Owens have been selected recipients of the CSD Award, which honors exemplary employees who enhance the overall climate and mission of CSD through their outstanding work performance. The CSD “Creative Service and . . . read more
Singapore Ministry of Education Pays a Visit to CSD
It was east meets west during a recent visit to the Cooperating School Districts (CSD) by the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE). On June 27, six Singapore delegates paid CSD a visit to receive a better understanding of how . . . read more
Cooperating School Districts Services Reaching Out With the Addition of Four New School Districts
Cooperating School Districts (CSD) of Greater St. Louis recently approved requests from four districts to receive membership status. CSD services now reach out to 65 school districts in Missouri and Illinois. . . . read more
Four Area Teachers Honored With CSD Scholarship Awards
The Cooperating School Districts (CSD) recently presented four area teachers with scholarship awards. The scholarships are given on an annual basis to assist highly deserving teachers with the opportunity to continue . . . read more
Unitedstreaming Training to Continue As a Free Service
The Cooperating School Districts’ Virtual Learning Center (VLC) has provided free Unitedstreaming training for the past two years and is pleased to announce they will continue that service next year. The first Monday of . . . read more
Public School Districts Receive Top Honor from the State
On May 1, more than 20 public school districts received the "Distinction in Performance" award from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in a ceremony held at the REM Theatre at Maritz, Inc. . . . read more
Best Practices Conference: Honoring Teachers, Classrooms
Opportunity to hear from local educators who are making a difference
Through a joint project between the St. Louis Regional Professional Development Center Advisory Committee (RPDC) and Cooperating School Districts, the Best Practices Conference is being held June 5, at Ritenour High School, 9100 St. . . . read more
Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis Celebrates Space Day 2007
A special evening with Grace Corrigan, mother of Christa McAuliffe
Space Day was created as an educational initiative to inspire young people to explore careers in mathematics, science, engineering and technology and to realize the vision of our space pioneers. Space Day 2007 is Friday, May 4. The Space . . . read more
Local Schools Honored for Service-Learning Programs
Cardinals Care and CHARACTERplus award Champions for Character honors
Three local schools are the recipients of the 2007 Champions for Character: Celebrating Service-Learning award, sponsored by Cardinals Care, the community foundation of the St. Louis Cardinals, in cooperation with CHARACTERplus, a . . . read more
CSD Names New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (CSD) has named Dr. John Urkevich to serve as executive director, effective July 1, 2007. Dr. Urkevich replaces Dr. John Oldani, who is leaving CSD after six . . . read more
Missouri Schools of Character Award
New program designed to recognize schools or districts that demonstrate outstanding character education initiatives
Through a new program sponsored by CHARACTERplus, a division of the Cooperating School Districts, in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, three area schools and one school district have each . . . read more
METC 2007 Produces Record Turnout
More than 1,200 educators attended the Midwest Education Technology Conference, which concluded February 28 at the Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet. Participants passed along some positive feedback including the quality of the . . . read more
Rams Encourage Local Students to Participate in Black History Month Celebration
--Rams Have Long Been Pioneers in Diversity Including Being First Professional Sports Team in the Modern Era to Sign an African-American Player ─ Even Before Jackie Robinson Signing-- ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Rams, the . . . read more
SPACE CAMP Opportunities for Teachers
July 9-15, 2007
The Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis will be selecting this year’s Boeing Educators to attend SPACE CAMP at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama from July 9-15, 2007. This exciting opportunity is open to fourth- . . . read more
Missouri Studies Connect Character Education & Student Achievement
$4 million in projects, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, show improvement through character education
Two recently released four-year studies, involving over 100 Missouri schools and more than 45,000 students, show a positive correlation between using character education and improved student achievement. The two Missouri projects were . . . read more
CSD Debuts NEW Legislative Action Center
Web site designed to assist member districts in advocacy work
The 58 Missouri school districts that are members of Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis (CSD) now have access to a new Web site designed to provide support for public school advocacy work. The CSD Legislative Action Center made . . . read more
CSD Offers PD Scholarships
Teachers can apply through school districts
The CSD Scholarship awards program was established to assist highly deserving teachers in continuing their professional development. Four scholarship awards are presented: Robert D. Elsea Scholarship —an award established in honor of Dr. . . . read more
CHARACTERplus 2006 Fundraising Campaign Surpasses Its Goal
Over 220 individuals, foundations, and corporations help to raise $600,000
CHARACTER plus , a division of Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, Inc., reached its 2006 fundraising goal of $600,000. . . . read more
There are lists, and then there are lists
Commentary published on Nov. 30 in St. Louis Post-Dispatch
How is my child doing in school? It is a question all parents should continue to ask themselves and the teachers and administrators at local schools. Each year, we see a variety of lists relating to schools, from those that earn top . . . read more
CHARACTERplus PSA to Air on Local Radio
Emmis Broadcasting provides air time
Emmis Broadcasting of St. Louis, which operates KFTK-FM (97.1), KIHT-FM (96.3), KPNT-FM (105.7) and KSHE-FM (94.7), is airing a public service announcement (PSA) featuring CHARACTER plus , the character education initiative of the . . . read more
2006 School Safety Summit
SPECIAL NOTICE: Registration for this event is now closed! We have reached our maximum capacity!
Cooperating School Districts, along with Lindenwood University, the Safe Schools Partnership, local police and fire departments, and the Missouri Safe Schools Center, will present a School Safety Summit on Thursday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 . . . read more
Boeing Awards $50,000 to Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis
Grant money to provide opportunities for teachers
The Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis has received a $50,000 grant from The Boeing Company to provide funding for kindergarten through-eighth grade teachers at underserved schools to participate in programs at the Center. Eligible teachers . . . read more
CSD Announces 2006-2007 Legislative Platform
Cooperating School Districts' 58 Missouri members have approved the 2006-2007 Legislative Platform. The platform was developed by the CSD Legislative Committee, comprised of superintendents and board of education members from CSD member . . . read more
Public Lecture to Address the Civil War in American Memory
Doors open at 7 p.m. on October 24
Professor Clement Price , director of the Rutgers Institute on Ethnicity and Culture and the Modern Experience at Rutgers University, will lead a lecture and conversation on Tuesday, Oct. 24 . . . read more
Pandemic Flu Preparedness Workshop for Educators
It's difficult to imagine the impact on the St. Louis-area's K-12 education system from an Influenza Pandemic. But, leading scientists, the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are all urgently . . . read more
CSD Welcomes New Superintendents
September 11, 2006 -- Cooperating School Districts (CSD) of Greater St. Louis welcomes the following superintendents to a CSD-member school district beginning in the 2006-2007 school year: Greg Moats , Belleville Public Township High . . . read more
CSD Launches New Web Site
Welcome! As you can see, the Cooperating School Districts' redesigned Web site is up and running! We've been working internally for the past few months to redesign the Web site and we'll be making additions over the course of the . . . read more
New Grant Benefits Local School Districts
Cooperating School Districts was recently awarded a three-year grant, “Perspectives on American Democracy From 1776 to 9-11,” from the U.S. Department of Education's Teaching American History program. The grant is designed to engage . . . read more
Teachers Recognized by St. Louis Rams and CHARACTERplus
New program encourages “best practices” in character education
Teachers in the St. Louis area have a new way to share lesson plans. The St. Louis Rams Foundation and CHARACTERplus , the character education program of the Cooperating School Districts of Greater St. Louis, developed the Huddle Up: Sharing . . . read more
