Education

Teaching Children Financial Literacy with “Savannah’s Savings Jar”

Former St. Louis teacher Chelsea Addison is doing her part to teach financial literacy to young students. “Savannah’s Savings Jar” is the first of six books.

Weekly Blog

Building Resilience: How to Recover, Adapt, and Grow

Learn how resilience helps us navigate adversity, regulate emotions, solve problems, build connections, and emerge from setbacks stronger and more confident.

Theater Reviews

Review of “The Wizards of Oz(es)” at Cherokee Street Theater Co.

In the last 20 years, pop culture parodies have won a strong following among St. Louis theatergoers. Cherokee Street Theater Co.’s latest entry in this category, “The Wizards of Oz(es),” is one of the most ambitious and one of the best. The delightful play was a headliner at the 2026 St Lou Fringe.

Theater Reviews

Review of “The Queen and Her Ghosts” at the Chapel of the Arts

“The Queen and Her Ghosts” made a promising debut last weekend. The play by Annalise McCann is about Lady Jane Grey, a granddaughter of King Henry VII. In 1553, she was briefly recognized as England’s queen after the death of Edward VI, Henry VIII’s only son. The play begins with the political machinations of John […]

Weekly Blog

The Healing Power of Music

Explore how music therapy and listening can reduce stress, ease pain, support brain recovery, improve mood, and promote healing across all ages.

Spotlight

Reimagining Learning: Financial Literacy, Self-Directed Education & Inclusion

Discover three inspiring approaches to education: financial literacy, self-directed learning, and inclusive cheerleading that empowers every student to shine.

Weekly Blog

Meet the Artists of the 2026 Saint Louis Art Fair

The Saint Louis Art Fair returns Sept. 18-20, featuring 233 artists, diverse artwork and inspiring stories from across the country in downtown Clayton.

Weekly Blog

A New Season, A Bigger Spotlight

Spotlight STL is expanding with a refreshed format, new long-form episodes on our themed YouTube channels, and more ways to discover stories from St. Louis and beyond.

Spotlight

Back to School: The Teachers Who Inspire Us

Meet inspiring educators making a difference—from hands-on science to the roots of kindergarten and a 90-year-old tutor changing young lives.