“I SPEAK NINE LANGUAGES,” the teenage defendant said. The judge laughed—until she proved it. The courtroom was already hostile before the trial even began. Inside Courtroom Three of the New York State Supreme Court, the air felt heavy, charged with judgment long before any verdict could be reached. Conversations in the gallery faded as the gavel struck sharply against the bench. At the center of it all stood Madison. Sixteen years old. Slim. Pale. Her wrists were cuffed, resting stiffly at her s

Welcome back to Room 9! Calling all Students, Caregivers, and Grownups - We're back with a new season of Teaching in Room 9, taught by some of the best educators in our region. This season, our beloved host Dr. Albert J. Sanders Jr. will be having fun on a NEW innovative studio set. Come along with us, every weekday this fall! Each episode aligns with Missouri and Illinois Departments of Early and Secondary Education (DESE) standards. Watch every Mon-Fri 9:30 am on #NinePBS or on the PBS App. |

#TeachingInRoom9 is back with new field trips, furry friends and fun lessons to get your early learner ready for school! Dr. Albert Sanders and his friendly team of #STLmade educators will teach your class how to: hold a book correctly, explore animal movements and ask for help from trusted adults when feeling sad. Season 9 premieres Monday, Sept. 16. Watch weekday mornings on #NinePBS. Stream on the PBS app or on YouTube. | via #TeachingInRoom9 #SchoolReadiness #EarlyLearning #SocialEmotionalLe