Kwame Nkrumah legacy explored in a profile of the Gold Coast-born leader who became Ghana’s first president and a towering figure in Pan-Africanism and African independence.
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Sustaining the future through community care
Community care and sustainability are deeply connected, and community development expert Felix Larbi Appiah explains how First Educators can teach children to build a more just and resilient future together.
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Macalester professor traces Jesse Jackson’s civil rights legacy at Hamline Symposium
Hamline University Social Justice Symposium opens with civil rights scholar Walter Greason connecting Jesse Jackson’s legacy of universal human dignity to today’s movements for justice.
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Dr. Brittany Lewis challenges institutions to build a new table in debut book
Dr. Brittany Lewis Building a New Table challenges institutions and funders to move beyond good intentions toward genuine community centered leadership rooted in accountability and shared power.
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St. Paul’s Benjamin E. Mays school to launch afrocentric program this fall
St. Paul Benjamin E. Mays Afrocentric program launches this fall in the Rondo neighborhood, teaching through Black history and centering African American student excellence.
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The education of a community: Carl Walker’s lasting impact
Carl Walker Walker West Music Academy legacy spans more than five decades of music education, spiritual leadership and grassroots community care in the Twin Cities.
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Macalester athletic director named Athletic Director of the Year
Donnie Brooks of Macalester College has been named Division III Athletic Director of the Year by NACDA for seven years of competitive excellence and student leadership development.
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Literacy at every age
Early childhood literacy development stages begin before birth. Here is how parents and caregivers can support children from toddlerhood through the teen years.
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Dr. Marcheta Evans leads St. Kate’s with purpose, presence and power
St. Catherine University President Dr. Marcheta Evans leads with a focus on equity, student success and innovation.
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Thrifting for tuition, student turns vintage finds into college savings
A high school student is turning thrifted clothing into a resale business to help save for college tuition.
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Seeing the innocence and leadership in Black boys
Before diving into this column, I want to be clear: this is not a critique of any one school, district, or institution. Rather, it is a broader reflection. A blend of research, observation, and personal experience on the current state of education for Black boys in America. Over the past 15 years in education, I […]
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Kennedy High students turn newspapers into fashion design project
Students at John F. Kennedy High School created wearable designs through a creative newspaper dress project.
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Fostering growth at home: Q&A insights on mental health, wellness, and autism
Albertina Mella shares advice for first educators supporting children with autism while prioritizing caregiver mental health.
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Professor examines lives of enslaved people in Spain, Santo Domingo and Puerto Rico
A Macalester lecture on transatlantic bondage explored the lives of enslaved Africans in Spain, Santo Domingo and Puerto Rico through new historical research.
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Culturally responsive teaching
Let Them Rise: A Blueprint for Educating Black Boys examines how culturally responsive teaching affirms identity, strengthens relationships and improves educational outcomes.
Posted inBlack History
Fifty years of Black progress and paradox
Black progress and racial disparities Minnesota reflect decades of advancement tempered by persistent wealth, education and justice gaps.
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Advocates urge statewide ban on school seclusion rooms
Minnesota seclusion rooms remain legal in 50 districts, with advocates urging lawmakers to ban the practice after a new Disability Law Center report revealed the conditions inside.
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We are rooted in resilience – What Black history teaches us in a shifting world
As Black History Month reaches its centennial, this reflection explores what it means to remain rooted in history while shaping a more just future.
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Rooted in history, rising in STEAM
Black Americans remain underrepresented in STEAM fields. These four trailblazers show how representation, access, and mentorship can inspire future innovators.
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The need for more Black male teachers
Black male teachers are critical to the academic, emotional, and social success of Black boys, yet they remain severely underrepresented in classrooms nationwide.