City Garden, and sponsor Saint Louis University, marked the beginning of our renewed 10-year charter on September 6 with a community celebration.
City Garden is the FIRST charter school in the state to receive a 10-year charter renewal from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
At the celebration, Saint Louis University President Dr. Fred Pestello praised the progress made by City Garden, “Our first ten years together has shown that our commitment to urban community education is not just worth it, but is essential. Essential to the livelihood and the vibrancy of our city and the children of St. Louis.”
In its ten years, City Garden has created one of the most integrated school communities in the city, as well as one of the highest achieving. The charter school provides an educational model that is now studied by educators regionally and nationally for its success in blending a Montessori curriculum with anti-bias, antiracism principles and practices, creating an innovative approach toward educational equity.
You and each person in our community helped grow City Garden's value and impact. Thank you for your part in building an institution that is succeeding and helping to make our city and region great!
www.citygardenschool.org
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Photos by Amber Norris