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				<title><![CDATA[GCAA Seniors Safiya Austin-El and Langston Casey Place in Top Three at St. Louis Teen Talent Competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The GCAA scholars took home thousands of dollars in scholarship awards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GCAA Summer Arts Camp]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Calling all student artists! Grand Center Arts Academy's summer arts camp is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to explore their creativity in the heart of the Grand Center Arts District.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:54:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grand Center Arts Academy Student Joins St. Louis Symphony's Historic Ribbon Cutting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[GCAA Sophomore participates in ceremony marking $140 million renovation completion.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GCAA Summer Arts Camp Registration Now Open]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:40:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GCAA's College Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students and families are invited to our FREE college fair]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The St. Louis American Features Confluence Academies Students Honored With FOCUS Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Educators for Gun Safety (EGS), an initiative of Confluence Academies, recently received a FOCUS St. Louis 2025 What’s Right With the Region Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GCAA Celebrates Students' Talent With Spring Performances and Art Showcase]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The community is invited to attend the events at The Sun Theater and GCAA.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GCAA Hosts First-Ever St. Louis City Music Performance Festival]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The festival brought together schools from across the St. Louis region.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Educators for Gun Safety Honored with What's Right With the Region Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The What’s Right with the Region Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and initiatives that are making a significant impact in the St. Louis area.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 16:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[St. Louis Teens Take Their Plea For Gun Safety To The State Capitol]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[CPA and GCAA scholars spent the day in Jefferson City speaking with legislators about gun safety.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:59:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GCAA Arts Camp Enriches Students' Summer]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The camp offers students a two-week immersive experience in four artistic pathways: music, theater, visual arts, and dance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:51:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grand Center Arts Academy and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra make beautiful music together]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The collaboration between GCAA and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra enriched GCAA students' educational and cultural experiences.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:11:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Saturday: Citywide School Open House]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come visit Confluence Academies during School Saturday, the first annual citywide open house hosted by Show Me MO Schools!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GCAA Social Worker, Breia Williams, Honored by Wyman for Commitment to Area Youth]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Williams was one of five Wyman Leaders Program alumni recognized during the organizations's April gala.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 14:09:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GCAA Educator, Mr. Tim Mulhall, Recognized for Excellence in STEM Teaching]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1927883</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Loeb Prize celebrates teachers in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area who enhance their students' performance in science and mathematics.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 21:44:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher Recruitment And Retention: The Challenges And Opportunities]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1925960</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[CEO Dr. Candice Carter-Oliver discusses the important topic of Teacher Recruitment and Retention with Great Day St. Louis.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 13:47:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GCAA, South City Academy Students Take Part In LEAD STL Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1881389</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Cross-District Partnership Program connects school districts for a semester of collaborative learning rooted in cultural exploration, leadership, and artivism.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:28:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher Retention: Is It Simply Supply And Demand?]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1924416</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Confluence Academies CEO, Dr. Candice Carter-Oliver, shares her expertise about the importance of a comprehensive strategy for recruiting and retaining teachers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 10:46:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Confluence Academies’ Leaders Chosen To Participate In Unique Professional Development Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1865784</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Confluence RISE sessions focus on intrapersonal and interpersonal leadership]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:40:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Confluence Academies: The Collective Impact]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1862574</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Collaboration with community organizations is key to elevating student achievement and success]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:40:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CPA And GCAA Students Learn What It Takes To Be A Boeing Mechanic]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1842959</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Boeing and St. Louis Community College partner for the Boeing Pre-Employment Training Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:14:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholars Celebrate International Day Of The Girl]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1841158</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Sophia Project helped to bring awareness to our tweens and teens and the digital world in which they live.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 21:29:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spotlight on GCAA Alum Taylor Marrie McIntosh]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1812583</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[McIntosh navigates her world through photography and the visual arts]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:12:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grand Center Arts Academy Hosting Open House for Your Creative Kid]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1836409</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[GCAA offers students pathways in music, art, dance, and the visual arts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:01:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COCA is nurturing a passion for the arts again this fall]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1812411</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[GCAA Student, Mitchell Davis, has taken part in COCA's program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 22:06:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[7 school districts in St. Louis area to move away from annual standardized tests]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1796493</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Confluence Academies is among those making the change.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:46:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Confluence Academies and Girls Inc. of St. Louis are teaming up – raise up strong girls!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:45:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wash U offers Black studies workshop to teach educators about St. Louis' Black history]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1786094</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[GCAA Dance Teacher Sommer Harris participated in the 2023 African American Studies Summer Institute]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:40:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Confluence Academies is a Great Place to Work]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1765924</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn more about what it's like to be part of our team.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Confluence Academies and SLPS to listen to student-led solutions as part of Educators for Gun Safety]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[GCAA and CPA students along with SLPS students spoke about gun safety during a panel discussion in May]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:48:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Concerts: Instrumental and Choral Showcases]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1750137</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 26 & April 27: Get tickets here!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:54:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Musical: Fame!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1750134</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 21 - 23, Get tickets here!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:55:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Art Show]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1750130</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Opening Reception April 21st, 3:30 - 5:30 pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:45:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GCAA - Where Life is an Art Form]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1739248</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[From the top — five, six, seven, eight …]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:16:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Achieving Excellence]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1711134</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[An Interview with GCAA’s Top Senior, Jacob Stern]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:08:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Deanna Breeden]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1717053</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[GCAA’s Longest Tenured Teacher Set to Retire]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:08:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Black History Month Events]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1723171</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All events will be in the Sun Theater.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:07:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Confluence Connect: Fall '22]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1683594</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:14:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher Spotlight]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1679475</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Michael Musgrave-Perkins on KMOX]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:34:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School 1/25/23]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1713777</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All schools and offices will be closed and there will be no remote learning. Stay safe!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:40:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Letter from the CEO Regarding the Events of 10/24/22]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1677851</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:42:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reminder: No School Monday]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1708409</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:36:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEM Camp Info Session]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1704964</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jan. 10 at 5:00 pm on Zoom]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:27:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Break]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1702360</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School is closed from Dec. 22 - Jan. 2]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:23:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Art Exhibit]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1699365</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Exhibition from Dec. 15-17. Artist Reception Dec. 15, 3:30-5:30 pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:56:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Dancer's Winter Wish]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1696134</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[December 16, 6 pm Sun Theater]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Piano Recital]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1697935</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dec. 13, 6:30 pm in the Main Lobby]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:18:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Concert]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1685742</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[December 7 - 8, 6 pm Sun Theater]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:42:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[High School Open House]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1667403</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[December 3rd, 2022 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.  Held at Confluence Preparatory Academy and Grand Center Arts locations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:05:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1691053</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reminder: No Classes from 11/23 - 11/25]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:06:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Play: Our Town]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1685737</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[November 18 - 20]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:57:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon & Bullying Prevention Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1674392</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[October 24 - 27]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:12:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GCAA Music Department Presents: Music Trivia Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1667418</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saturday, Oct. 22 | 7:30 pm | Doors open 7:00]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:59:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spirit Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1660458</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:51:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Coat Giveaway Serves 1,000 Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1661113</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stay tuned for future giveaway events!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:48:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Easy, Convenient Access to Healthcare for Students, Staff & Families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1659928</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Confluence Partners with Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:11:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Changes Coming for MO Charter School Funding]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1621285</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Both charter and traditional public school leaders are happy with MO legislature funding compromise (St. Louis Public Radio)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:24:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Day of School: August 22]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1643079</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome back!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:48:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sept. 8th Cardinals Game Student Trip]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1652644</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[10th, 11th, and 12th Graders]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:47:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Get Paid While Earning A Certification in Mapping Technology: Info Session 8/30]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1645891</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Confluence Academies juniors and seniors are invited to our workshop with Gateway Global and NextGEO to learn how you can earn a weekly stipend and learn how to use location and cutting-edge technology to solve local, national, and global issues.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:08:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GCAA Community BBQ]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1646031</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come fellowship and kickoff the school year with staff, students, and parents at GCAA!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:30:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Educators for Gun Safety]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1610999</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are educators for gun safety and advocates against gun violence in St. Louis.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 16:51:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arts Camp]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1611426</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you have kids from 5th grade to 12th grade, get them enrolled in GCAA's Arts Camp provided by Confluence Academies. Students are welcome from all over the area! They can learn or improve their vocal music skills, learn an instrument, learn to dance, or learn to paint. The camp has industry professionals teaching the kids, so they learn from the best.

July 11 - July 22, 2022]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:53:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Bash]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1636187</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[August 11, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm at Confluence Preparatory Academy]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:58:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[For Parents Seeking Employment]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1615419</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MPWER St. Louis will be hosting an open enrollment on May 17, 2022 from 9am to Noon and from 1pm to 4pm at The Urban League in Florissant, MO for our Summer ready-to-work program that begins on Monday, June 6, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 13:18:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[St. Louis universities and schools are teaming up to study education issues]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1592459</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[St. Louis School Research-Practice Collaborative, has brought together researchers from Washington University, Harris-Stowe State University, Saint Louis University and the University of Missouri-St. Louis, with educators from St. Louis Public Schools, Confluence Academies and KIPP St. Louis.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:58:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduation Reminders]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1612228</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[May 14, 2022 | 10:00 am | Doors open at 9:20.
As a reminder, everyone needs a ticket for entry. There should also be no balloons or noisemakers in the ceremony. Thank you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 16:47:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Building A Legacy Together]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1593052</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Confluence Academies is partnering with The Legacy Institute to provide additional programs for our youth.  We are empowering our youth to build legacies and their future!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:24:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Where art enriches the lives of every student]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1586612</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grand Center Arts Academy focuses on an enriched education in the visual and performing arts. We offer four pathways to an enriching education: music, theater, visual arts, and dance. Learn more about GCAA and if it's a good fit for you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:31:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gateway Go Transit Pass Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[CDA, SLATE, DHS, SLPS, Metro Transit, and Bi-State Development are joining forces with Mayor Tishaura O. Jones to distribute MetroLink and MetroBus passes to 3,000 youth ages 13-25. Continue reading to learn more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:27:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Edition: Confluence Connect]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1562013</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Each of our campuses has worked hard to bring in new experiences and opportunities for our students this year. Learn more about what we have in store for 2022!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:43:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Letter to Confluence Academies Families and Staff regarding change to Academic Calendar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1544411</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We wanted to share two dates we have changed to our academic calendar for Spring 2022. We recognize many families have plans, so we want to get this information to you as early as possible. Specifically, we are changing Tuesday, February 22, 2022, and Monday, April 18, 2022, to self-care days for our students and staff. There will be no classes or students in session on these two days.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 10:11:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grand Center Arts Academy students compete in upcoming Fox Theater Teen Talent Competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce our GCAA Stage Band will be participating and competing in the upcoming Fox Theater Teen Talent Competition.  The preliminary round occurs on Dec. 18. We'd love to have your support!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:03:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Edition: Confluence Connect]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1511597</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year we are back for in-person learning!  We have begun to settle back into our new routines and reunite with our teachers and classmates to rebuild the in-person relationships that we have missed so much. Continue to read about what our Confluence Academies' campuses have planned for this school year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:46:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bringing the arts and learning together to help students succeed at the Grand Center Arts Academy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1480086</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are proud of all our students and teachers at Grand Center Arts Academy! Our students are creative, innovative, and are always looking for a challenge. We want to continue to create an academic environment that fosters the best opportunities for our students. Continue to read more about how the arts and learning have helped our students succeed at Grand Center Arts Academy!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:34:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Home of Creativity: Grand Center Arts Academy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1503545</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A great day to explore the different academic pathways you can experience at Grand Center Arts Academy. Dr. Carter-Oliver, CEO of Confluence Academies, talks about how Grand Center Arts Academy incorporates a curriculum to fit the needs of all our students. Whether they have an interest in music, arts, dance, or theater, we foster an environment to help our students succeed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:01:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Letter for Satellite Bus Transportation for GCAA Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are happy to announce an exciting addition for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year which will help families and students at Grand Center Arts Academy (GCAA). Beginning with Fall semester 2021, free transportation will be available for GCAA students. Continue reading to find out more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:18:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Partnership is key to success for the city’s largest charter school network]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1462885</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Confluence Academies is dedicated to developing the whole child socially,
emotionally, and academically. Learn about how Confluence Academies is successful in our academics, student support services, and specialized programming.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:35:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[After a year of remote learning, parents weigh giving kids a break or sending them to summer school]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Remote learning has set many students back, and with federal money allowing for more summer school opportunities, parents and students from Confluence Academies weigh in on which they need more: classroom time or a break.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:51:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Safe Return to School and Continuity of Services Plan 2021]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Confluence Academies Safe Return to School and Continuity of Services Plan is a companion document to the City of St. Louis Public Schools Infectious Disease Control Administrative Guidelines and Procedures.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:20:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Announcement for Head of School at Grand Center Arts Academy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Confluence Academies is pleased to announce our new Head of School at Grand Center Arts Academy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:20:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Affinia Healthcare Provides Immunization Services]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The City of St. Louis Department of Health is encouraging families to start planning to ensure their child(ren) can receive their required immunizations before the fall semester begins. In partnership with Affinia Healthcare, you can now schedule an appointment  for immunization services. Please see flyer for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:18:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Letter to Families and Staff regarding update on health and safety procedures and protocols]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1443739</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The CEO of Confluence Academies, Dr. Carter-Oliver, updates families and staff on the health and safety procedures for the school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 10:38:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New for Summer 2021: Grand Center Arts Academy hosts Summer Arts Camps]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1440875</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grand Center Arts Academy is excited to host its first free Summer Arts Camps for grades 6-12. Continue to read if you are interested in learning more about our programs!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 12:30:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Confluence Connect Spring Edition 2021]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is our quarterly school newsletter at Confluence Academies. Read about all the great things that are happening at our schools!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:21:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Information Regarding Summer School 2021]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn more information about our Summer School sessions at Confluence Academies.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:07:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Letter to Families Regarding Annual Spring 2021 State Testing]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Confluence Academies shares their plans for required yearly testing for our students in grades 3-8 and high school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:16:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Our Newest Edition of the Confluence Connect!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1380168</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Confluence Connect is a quarterly school newsletter put together by Confluence Academies. We are excited to share stories from all our schools and give you a peek into what makes each school so unique.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:17:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Confluence Academies: Health and Safety First]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1287779</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Confluence Academies speaks on ensuring health and safety standards at all our schools and the success of virtual and in-person learning.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:14:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Returning to In-Person Learning for Grades 6-12]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1314076</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Confluence Academies shares plans to our families about bringing students in grades 6-12 back to in-person learning on January 19 (third quarter).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:14:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Our 2019-2020 Teachers of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are honored to announce our Teachers of the Year! Take a moment and learn more about some of our amazing teachers by watching our videos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:15:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Juneteenth: In Hopes of Better Days Ahead]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1248760</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Part of our mission at Confluence Academies is providing our students opportunities to discuss their thoughts and feelings about important issues, whether they be civic, social or scientific.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:12:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Confluence Academies: COVID-19 Updates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1186091</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All schools in the City of St. Louis, including Confluence Academies, will be officially closing all campuses through the end of this school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 18:34:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Resolución de la junta directiva de Confluence Academies Reconociendo y Afirmando Nuestro Compromiso a la Educación Hispana.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/1078051</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Resolution by the Board of Directors of Confluence Academies Recognizing and Affirming Our Commitment to Hispanic Education]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2019 08:37:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Back Students!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2019-20 school season has begun. Dr. Candice Carter-Oliver, CEO of Confluence Academies, shares her hopes, successes, and plans for the school year ahead.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 17:48:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GCAA High School Teacher of the Year: Bradford Buck]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 09:31:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GCAA Middle Teacher of the Year: Elisabeth Reeder]]></title>
				<link>http://www.grandcenterartsacademy.org/apps/news/article/999681</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 09:23:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School will be closed today, Thursday, February 28th due to inclement weather.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Confluence Schools will be closed today due to the icy road conditions and inclement weather.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2019 05:48:54 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us December 1, 2018 between 10am and 2pm for tours, student performances, and the opportunity to meet members of the GCAA Staff. 

Does your child attend GCAA? Invite friends you think would grow at GCAA!

Grand Center Arts Academy is the only St. Louis charter middle and high school (grades 6-12) focusing on the arts. Our arts curriculum is taught by professional artists. 

For more information call 314-533-1791. RSVP is not required.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:29:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[South City Second Grade Book Presentation]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:27:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[South City Kindergarten Graduation]]></title>
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