Closer to the finish line on educational equity
With opportunity gaps widening for poor children and children of color, new guidance from the Office for Civil Rights in ...
Month: November 2014
Leaders need education and experience
Have we become more politically astute where education does not count? There appears to be more persons appointed as department ...
German profit, Minnesota failure
Many questions surround Vikings stadium transparent roof KSTP, Channel 5, on November 3, 2014, reported the results of its six-month ...
Dear White People: Satire takes sophisticated look at Ivy League race relations
The academics are tough enough at Winchester University, a mythical Ivy League institution. It’s too bad that Black students there ...
St. Paul aims to lead in workforce racial equity
Concerns over ‘unrealistic’ hiring goals have proven unfounded By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Nearly $105 million in St. ...
Big Ten expansion brings new challenges to women’s hoops
Big Ten women’s basketball — not football — has been the most impacted sport ever since the conference first expanded ...
Old-school teaching methods were effective in even the poorest districts
By Jimmie Hollis Guest Commentator Today’s public schools are the subject of a lot ...
Plan a fall farm adventure with your family
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is encouraging families to take advantage of opportunities to visit one of Minnesota’s many farms. ...
Cutting costs during the holidays
You know “stuff” isn’t what makes the holiday season truly fulfilling. Yet each year, despite your best intentions, you end ...
Freddie Bell back on morning local radio
Longtime broadcaster joins comedian and singer for his return to KMOJ A legend returns: Freddie Bell, a favorite for ...
Domestic violence is a public health threat that affects us all
Each year since 1981, October has been the month dedicated to promote awareness and prevention of domestic violence. However, we ...
Students tour southern Black colleges
St. Paul church celebrates 10 years of HBCU campus visits By Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald Contributing Writer Last month, ...
Exciting weekends on the prep sports scene
A person seen at a high school football playoff game a couple of weeks ago inadvertently became connected to a ...
Nothing funny about harassment of women in person or in social media
If something sexist is said about a White woman, it’s breaking news. But when the same happens to a ...
Health food selections in school cafeterias on the rise
Law incentivizes schools for offering more fresh fruits and veggies Americans have done a great job making sure that our ...
Community Action in Ramsey-Washington demonstrates transparency, accountability
I wish to utilize this column to share some important information related to the operations and oversight at Community Action Partnership ...
If Lesli’d just make up her mind…
First there was the show in St. Paul. Then Helen had hit him up at the last minute. Talked him ...
Back by popular demand: Recognizing and treating Molluscum Contagiosum
What is Molluscum Contagiosum? Molluscum Contagiosum is a viral infection that produces small, flesh-colored, dome-shaped bumps that can often become ...
Hayden-Champion ethics delayed
Republicans defend complaints; accused deny charges By Isaac Peterson Contributing Writer After the second hearing as part of ...
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