Dr. Berry Presents to State Board of Education
Photo by Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
In January, the Missouri State Board of Education voted to change Saint Louis Public Schools’ classification from Accredited to Provisionally Accredited. Since that time, the District has continued working closely with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to strengthen systems and improve student outcomes.
During Tuesday’s State Board meeting, Interim Superintendent Dr. Myra Berry provided an update on SLPS’ comprehensive improvement plan and the progress made since January. At the request of DESE Commissioner Dr. Karla Eslinger, the District shared updates in four priority areas: attendance, literacy, finance, and operations, with a particular focus on transportation.
SLPS remains financially stable and continues to make academic progress. During the 2024–25 school year, 863 kindergarten through third-grade students advanced out of the lowest-performing reading category, reflecting steady improvement in early literacy.
The District will continue collaborating with DESE and the State Board of Education to drive meaningful progress and ensure all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities.