Gulen politicians in Missouri, the Gateway Science Academy press conference with Mayor Slay

Mayor Slay of St. Louis, Missouri was a recent guest at the Gulen Gateway Science Academy where a press conference regarding the approval of charter schools was held.  The Gulenists seize all opportunities to rub elbows with local power centers and appearances.

Reporters from local radio, print and television stations gathered at Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis for a press conference on April 21st, during which Mayor Francis Slay announced the opening of three new charter schools in the St. Louis Area. The Mayor greeted reporters from KSDK, KMOV, KWMU and the St. Louis Post Dispatch (INCLUDE LINKS) to advocate school choice for parents in the city of St. Louis. “It’s about quality choice for parents”, he said, adding praise for the accomplishments Gateway Science Academy has achieved since it’s opening in August of 2010. Gateway Science Academy is one of 21 charter schools operating in the St. Louis area. Mayor Slay looks to charter schools to stop the exodus of families from the city, stating St. Louis has seen 29,000 people leave the city since the 2000, according numbers from the U.S. Census. GSA hosted the event in the school lobby during a regular, busy class day for students. Parents, city representatives, press, and agents from universities listened attentively as representatives from the three new schools detailed their plans for success. After the press conference, Principal Cengiz Karatas took Mayor Slay and the media on a tour of the building, highlighting the strong learning environment GSA has established in such a short time.

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We will give Mayor Slay some slack, we believe he is unaware of the Gulen Movement at the time of this press conference.  Today he has been enlightened about this group.