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Bloomington Public schools honors special education staff
On April 26, the Bloomington Public Schools held a ceremony to honor Special Education Community Advisory Council staff who were given the district’s Special Caring Award.
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MPS selects eight community partners to provide summer programming for students
The partners will receive funding for their respective programs through federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Act ESSER funding.
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MN looks to erase hunger in schools
‘If you’re a family with multiple kids in school, we’re talking about a hundred dollars or more a month out of your budget.’
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Fewer women enrolling in college—pandemic, racial equity are factors
Those pushing for greater equity at the college level say it appears to be another roadblock for women of color.
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New Normandale program strives to increase teachers of color in special education
‘SpedUP will confront the educational equity gaps in K-12 classrooms by addressing disparities in the composition of the special education workforce.’
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School Choice Fair aims to highlight diverse options at St. Paul schools
From pre-K through high school, the district is emphasizing the array of classrooms and academic approaches that parents can choose from.
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Texas judge halts President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program
A federal judge in Texas bent to the will of a few and struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program that offered relief to at least 40 million borrowers.
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Department of Education seeking loan forgiveness applications by Nov. 15
Following President Joe Biden’s announcement canceling student loan debt of up to $20,000 for specific borrowers, the U.S. Department of Education said applications for relief under the plan should be submitted by Nov. 15.
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Relentless Academy shows kids the sky’s the limit
‘Our campus has a holistic approach to everything. We don’t just work on academics; we don’t just focus on STEM, but we care about the whole child and their families.’
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A lucky strike for girls taking action
‘It means a lot to see my community stepping up to put their dollars into the good work we are doing.’
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Emory University announces the first African American studies Ph.D. program in the U.S. Southeast
Emory University in Atlanta has announced the first African American Studies Ph.D. Program in the Southeast United States.
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Crutchfield Dermatology Foundation awards first Mel Reeves Memorial Scholarship
‘We developed the Mel Reeves Memorial Scholarship for students at the High School for Recording Arts in St. Paul to continue to follow the path that Mel had blazed.’
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Program helps MN colleges break up the ‘stop out’ pattern
Several schools around the state are tapping into a program that expands efforts to get students back on track.
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Western Governors University announces “Bridge to Success” scholarships for Twin Cities residents
Western Governors University has announced it will offer up to $100,000 in scholarships to newly enrolled students residing in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
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Mpls. North High seniors surprised with $10K scholarships
North High seniors got quite a surprise on Friday, April 15 as Pillsbury United Communities (Pillsbury United) announced the launch of $1M in scholarship funds.
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College ‘answers the call’ with new racial justice program
The Racial Justice and Social Transformation Certificate is designed to build a cultural skill set relevant to every career and complements anyone in or pursuing a leadership role.
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It’s the law: Schools must inform students of college options but many are not
Minneapolis Public Schools was listed among 175 websites with missing PSEO information.
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Biden announces extension of student loan repayment freeze
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a pause on federal student loan repayments through August 31.
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Graff’s 6-year MPS tenure ends in discord
On Wednesday, March 30, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Ed Graff announced his intention to step down in June.