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1. Educator Happy Hour at Kemper Art Museum – Thursday, September 17, 2026 - FREE

Calling all educators–kick off the school year with friends and peers at the Kemper Art Museum’s Educator Happy Hour. The evening is designed for all PreK–12 educators, including teachers, administrators, and youth leaders, from any subject area or learning environment.

This free evening highlights the Museum’s fall exhibitions, Buenos Aires Modern, 1935– 1950 and Carolina Caycedo: Growing Deep Roots along with related activities, refreshments, and a silent disco. Free gifts will be offered at the “giveaway table,” and EyeSeeMe African American Children’s Bookstore will provide books for purchase.

During the first hour, selected teachers from across the region will share their own curricular approaches inspired by the exhibitions, and student educators situated throughout the galleries will spark interactive dialogue centered around the exhibition themes. At the start of the second hour, grab a set of headphones and participate in a silent disco featuring musical playlists inspired by each exhibition.

A complimentary bar and snacks will be available. Free parking is offered in the East End Garage after 5 pm. Enter at the intersection of Forsyth Blvd and Wrighton Way. View a map and complete parking information here

The event is completely free, but we are encouraging registration to ensure the proper amount of food and drinks. Register here or copy and paste this URL into a browser: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/educator-happy-hour-and-silent-disco-tickets-1996312368032

2. Update for Local Educators – Published Twice a Year – Mid-September and Mid-February

This is a place for the “In St. Louis, For St. Louis” Initiative to collect the news, resources, and opportunities for educators and students in the St. Louis region. To sign up for this newsletter, register here or copy and paste this URL into a browser: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1990932/1967893/?v=a

3. Grounds For Connection: Education Focus – Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – FREE

September 30th, 2026 (8:30 - 10:00 AM) Berges Family Center Delmar DivINe 

Join us for an engaging conversation exploring the intersection of K–12 education, community engagement, and education research. Hear from WashU's "In St. Louis, For St. Louis" Initiative; Admissions and Financial Aid, Confluence Collaborative for Community Engagement; Center for Education Research, Practice, and Policy Partnerships; and the Institute for School Partnership, as they share how community-based programs, and cross-sector collaboration are helping shape the future of education across the St. Louis region. Whether you're an educator, non-profit leader, community partner, researcher, or simply passionate about supporting students, this event offers an opportunity to build meaningful connections, exchange ideas, discover opportunities for collaboration, and learn how you and your organization can play a role in navigating K-12 partnerships. Register here or copy and paste this URL into a browser: https://washu.tfaforms.net/186 

4. A new K–12 Campus Visit Pilot Program being launched through the “In St. Louis, For St. Louis” Initiative as part of the university’s broader commitment to Educational Access. 

This pilot establishes a simple, coordinated internal process to help reduce common barriers that local K–12 schools and youth-serving organizations face when visiting campus.  Through pilot funding, we can offset certain internal logistical costs associated with on-campus visits, including parking, meals for students and chaperones, and use of on-campus meeting or conference space. 

  The intent of this pilot is twofold: 

1. To make campus experiences more accessible and welcoming for local students, and 

2. To support campus partners who are already engaging with K–12 schools and community-based organizations by providing a clearer pathway for coordination and internal support. 

The pilot includes a short application and review process, followed by internal coordination and hand-offs once visit dates are confirmed. Visits may include campus tours, academic presentations, faculty engagement, and other structured experiences designed to build college awareness and familiarity. Our goal is to ensure transparency, alignment, and minimal administrative lift for campus partners.  

To let us know of your intent to visit campus, and potentially receive funds, fill out this form or copy and paste this URL into a browser: https://wustl.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5j8nQ8z0CwH0uAC   

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