| In St. Louis, For St. Louis |
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Update for Local Educators
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News, resources, and opportunities for educators and students in the St. Louis region.
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LETTER FROM THE CHANCELLOR
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Dear Local Educators,
At Washington University in St. Louis, we are committed to our region, including through our educational support for local students. Through targeted initiatives preK-12 educational opportunities and educational access, WashU is working continuously to improve learning for students across the region. Our fiscal year 2024 Economic and Community Benefit report offers tangible evidence of this commitment.
For example, our Institute for School Partnership (ISP) supports educators through targeted, innovative programming. In fiscal year 2024, ISP reached 5,056 educators from 344 schools across 67 districts, charter networks, and 19 private schools, directly engaging and serving almost 200,000 students. WashU’s $6.4 million investment in preK-12 education last year underscores our commitment to developing the next generation of regional leaders and changemakers.
Furthermore, the university continues to make good on its promise to support rural and low-income students as they pursue a WashU education. Our Rural Scholars Academy for talented high school sophomores brings students from small towns and rural communities to WashU for the summer to experience college life. The WashU Pledge Program covers the full cost of a WashU education for low-income students from Missouri and Southern Illinois. In total, WashU has invested $507.9 million in financial aid and enrolled 337 Pledge students, important milestones as we work to expand college access for all students in our region.
We look forward to working with you on impactful projects that create a more vibrant and equitable region, one that inspires present and future generations of students and educators. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our “In St. Louis, For St. Louis” Initiative team to find out more about opportunities for partnership and learning. We’re eager to connect with you as we continue to advance equitable, quality education in our region.
Sincerely,
Andrew D. Martin
Chancellor
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Rural student surprised with a WashU Pledge scholarship |
Two summers ago, Angela Chen joined the first class of the Washington University Rural Scholars Academy, a free program that introduces talented high school students to all that WashU and St. Louis have to offer.
Next fall, she is set to return — this time as a first-year student on a full-ride scholarship.
“I loved being on campus and getting to feel what it’s like to be a student there,” recalled Chen, a senior at Monroe City High School in northern Missouri. “Everyone was so welcoming. I knew I wanted to be part of that community. And now I will be!”
The Rural Scholars Academy is part of the Heartland Initiative, WashU’s commitment to expand educational access to students from rural communities and small towns.
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Resources for Educators and Students
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| St. Louis students among those admitted to WashU through QuestBridge College Match and Early Decision I round
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The Office of Undergraduate Admissions brought 2024 to an exciting close—in early December, we welcomed approximately 900 students to the Class of 2029 as part of both the QuestBridge National College Match and our Early Decision I round. Nearly 120 of those students were applicants from 58 public, private, and charter high schools in the surrounding communities—St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and the Metro East area of Illinois
Read more here.
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Our commitment to local students includes unique programming and campus collaborations
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As WashU continues to build and strengthen our relationships with schools and students across the St. Louis region, we’ve had the opportunity to both create unique programming and work closely with students, faculty, and the community through programming and collaborations including WashU Reach, Middle School Day, and Zinash: Bridge the Gap.
Read more here.
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WashU's College Prep Program team is busy reading applications, and later this spring we’ll welcome Cohort 12. With year-round programming in full swing, we’re excited to introduce you to two of our current scholars—Elijah and Adaleta!
Read more here.
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| INSTITUTE FOR SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
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Institute for School Partnership Programs
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Educators across the St. Louis region count on the ISP for high-quality, research-based guidance on teaching and learning best practices. In 2023, more than 5,056 PreK-12 educators from 344 schools across 67 districts, charter networks and 19 private school sites participated in one or more ISP programs. In addition to delivering the award-winning, standards-aligned mySci, a kit-based K-8 science curriculum to classrooms and providing a wide-array of STEM and leadership professional learning opportunities for educators, the ISP supports WashU faculty with outreach efforts that bring both teachers and students to campus for enriching learning experiences.
Read more about the ISP here.
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| Science Educator Partnership Award
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Run through the McDonnell Genome Institute (MGI) at WashU Medicine, the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) focuses on middle and high school students in the St. Louis region. In the spring semester, SEPA will continue its ACT prep tutoring for almost 30 high school students from North St. Louis County, as well as its collaboration with Girls Inc., in which WashU PhD students organize weekly fun, hands-on science activities for students in Girls Inc., with the focus next semester on neuroscience.
Read more about SEPA here.
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| SAM FOX SCHOOL OF DESIGN & VISUAL ARTS
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WashU Sam Fox School Opportunities
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The WashU Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts offers opportunities for students and educators to learn more about art and architecture including the Alberti Program for elementary and middle schoolers and Pre-College Programs.
Learn more here.
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| PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT
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WashU Performing Arts
Department Opportunities
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Learn more about opportunities for St. Louis students and educators at the WashU Performing Arts Department, including discounted ticket rates, here.
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WashU offers a variety of summer learning opportunities for everyone in the St. Louis community, from nursery school to adult students, premedical students to writers and artists.
Learn more here.
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Sam Fox Public Lecture Series |
Join WashU Sam Fox School for the Public Lecture Series in 2025. These events are free and open to the public. Eric Höweler will deliver the 2025 Fitzgibbon Charrette Kickoff Lecture as part of the Sam Fox School’s Public Lecture Series at WashU.
Learn more here.
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Tech Saturdays for K-8 Teachers |
These workshops offered by WashU's Institute for School Partnership (ISP) are a great way for K-8 educators to make connections to their curriculum using tech tools and and programs. The theme of this workshop is "Robotics."
Learn more here.
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St. Louis Area Brain Bee (SLABB) |
The St. Louis Area Brain Bee (SLABB) is an annual event for high school students interested in the brain and neuroscience. Demonstrations, panels, and material come from Brain Facts, a book produced by the Society for Neuroscience.
Learn more here.
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"In St. Louis, For St. Louis" Initiative |
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Want to learn more about how WashU is working with community members to create a more vibrant and equitable region?
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Washington University in St. Louis
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Washington University in St. Louis
1 Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
washu.edu
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