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Skip to content The Opportunity Trust logo ENSURING EVERYONE WHO CALLS ST. LOUIS HOME IS PREPARED TO THRIVE Show Navigation Show Search Promoting Ingenuity Learn how educators and partners are responding, recovering, and reinventing school in response to the pandemic Transforming Systems Read about Normandy Schools Collaborative’s plan for transformation led by new Superintendent, Marcus Robinson Catalyzing Innovation Read about an innovative partnership creating 500 new, free, high-quality preschool seats in St. Louis Empowering Families Learn how Navigate STL Schools makes school data and enrollment processes more accessible and transparent Advocating for Change Watch our Zoom interview with Senator Cindy O’Laughlin, Chair of the Missouri Senate Education Committee Catalyst Fellowship Apply to the Catalyst Fellowship and help forge the next frontier of learning environments in St. Louis Pause Slideshow THE LATEST The world’s economy and job markets are changing, and St. Louis is not keeping up. Many of our schools are struggling to prepare children with the basic skills required. Existing approaches to solving regional problems are not yielding the results we need. It’s time to chart a new path forward. At The Opportunity Trust we are working to ensure that every child in St. Louis is prepared to lead a life of choice and dignity. THE APPROACH INVESTMENT AREAS OPPORTUNITIES Explore I’M AN EDUCATOR DID YOU KNOW? Mississippi is #1 in the nation for 4th grade reading gains from 2017 to 2019 IMPROVING READING INSTRUCTION Turn the Page STL recently hosted an event with Dr. Antonio Fierro, Chief Impact Officer for Teacher Education and Preparation with The Barksdale Reading Institute in Mississippi. Check out the video to hear his discussion of the science behind how children learn to read, and how Mississippi improved third grade reading proficiency through intentional policy change and teacher development. Watch Video THE LATEST Promoting Ingenuity: Supporting Educators as they Respond, Recover and Aspire to Reinvent School When schools suddenly closed in March, The Opportunity Trust quickly pivoted to meet the needs of students and educators by launching the Remote Learning Innovation Fund. After an initial sprint to... UPCOMING EVENTS 9.16.20 Introduction to Best Practices in Online Facilitation 12:30pm-2:30pm ct SIGN-UP Stay informed. Get involved. Sign up to stay connected so that we can work towards better outcomes for children together. First name Last name Email* I wish to receive:* Funder Newsletter View Sample Policy Brief View Sample CAPTCHA The Opportunity Trust invests in educators and school systems eager to build the capacity required to make significant and measurable change. IF THAT'S YOU, CHECK OUT OUR OPPORTUNITIES The Opportunity Trust logo 4220 Duncan Avenue, 2nd Floor, St. Louis, MO 63110 / connect@theopportunitytrust.org Copyright © 2020 The Opportunity Trust, All rights reserved.Privacy Policy