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Message to the Parents: 

Parents are the First Teachers and Home the First School 

Practical advice from education experts enabling parents to assist with their children’s learning; how-to tips for preparing preschoolers and supporting older children’s school experience; help navigating school bureaucracies; historical perspectives on cultural factors of particular interest to African Americans; all with the intent of helping reduce the state’s unacceptable educational achievement gaps

Kindergarten Readiness: What your child needs to know

December 12, 2018 by Kim V. Porter Leave a Comment

Kindergarten Readiness: What your child needs to know

Parents play an essential part in preparing their child for this new and exciting experience.

How doing chores can help your kids — and you

June 28, 2018 by Tammy McIntyre

How doing chores can help your kids — and you

As an adult, I have had moments when I struggled to stay on top of housework. I reflected on how my parents got it all done, and then I remembered that they had lots of help. My siblings and I had chores to do each week, and that experience gave me the knowledge to take care of my own home.

Study that lease!

May 4, 2018 by MSR News Online

Study that lease!

Students and first-time renters urged to do their homework The school year is winding down quickly, and graduations are on the horizon. Many college students — and some high school students — will be searching for apartments or rental properties for the summer months and beyond. Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) offers […]

New scholarship opportunity removes barrier for homeless students in Twin Cities

April 20, 2018 by MSR News Online

New scholarship opportunity removes barrier for homeless students in Twin Cities

As the cost of college grows, research shows that so does the number of hungry and homeless students at colleges and universities across the country. Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless is offering 10, $2,000 scholarships for the 2018-2019 school year to Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) students who are currently homeless […]

Four ways you can help your child deal with stress

April 20, 2018 by MSR News Online

Four ways you can help your child deal with stress

Adults often complain they are “stressed out.” Increasingly, statistics show American children are stressed out as well, and the effects on their health, emotional state, and cognitive ability can be significant. It’s well-documented that adult stress can lead to serious illnesses. But many researchers believe that ongoing stress during childhood — from poverty, parents fighting […]

Help your child get college-ready

April 4, 2018 by Tammy McIntyre

Help your child get college-ready

Taking steps to help your child prepare for college can be overwhelming for parents. From visiting schools to taking entrance exams, it can be a costly experience, but with some early planning and parental guidance, your child can be set to take the leap in a timely manner. Here are some things to consider to […]

Five reasons pre-school years are a prime time for learning

March 21, 2018 by Alise McGregor

Five reasons pre-school years are a prime time for learning

Much of the discussion about education focuses on the K-12 years, but some early childhood education experts suggest serious learning can start even earlier and pay dividends for the child in years to come. “Young children have the capacity at a very young age to be academically challenged, and we need to educate them strongly […]

Readers are leaders: Buy your children more books

March 8, 2018 by Elizabeth Primas

Readers are leaders: Buy your children more books

We are our children’s first teachers, and what we teach them makes a difference. According to research by Betty Hart of the University of Kansas and Todd Risley of the University of Alaska, by age three, poor children have an accumulated experience with 30 million fewer words than their wealthier counterparts; a greater percentage of […]

United Negro College Fund helps students across the nation attend college

February 8, 2018 by Jonika Stowes

United Negro College Fund helps students across the nation attend college

It’s been doing so since 1944   “A mind is a terrible thing to waste” is the signature slogan at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), led by President and CEO Michael L. Lomax. Local UNCF offices across the country are mandated to raise funds for the Washington, D.C. office where scholarship funding for students […]

Age-appropriate responsibilities for kids

February 8, 2018 by Tammy McIntyre

Age-appropriate responsibilities for kids

Even though we want kids to grow up to become independent and accountable for themselves, when should parents trust their children with common things that kids and teenagers ask for? Bicycles, computers and cars are just a few. Let’s take a closer look at this dilemma. “Ingraining responsibility in children is not a trick, but […]

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