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Education
A space for local and national stories about issues surrounding education, especially as they relate to African Americans.
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‘School hesitancy’ slows classroom re-openings
Many Black parents have ‘school hesitancy’ and resist a return to education as usual after the pandemic.
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Revisiting the pros and cons of school choice
‘Why would a parent have a child in a school district that is not serving their kid’s needs?’
Posted inBulletin, Education
Comcast launches additional 44 Wi-Fi-connected “Lift Zones” in Twin Cities
Lift Zones provide safe spaces fully equipped with free internet access to help low-Income students participate in distance learning.
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New S.M.A.R.T. summer program aims to bridge education gap
Nicoshia Wynn recently announced the launch of Relentless Academy, a youth arts and education summer program.
Posted inBulletin, Education
Scholar Squad offers free reading, math tutoring for Minnesota families
Offering free online tutoring for learners PreK-8th grade, Scholar Squad helps students build their reading and math skills.
Posted inEducation, National, News
The future of education is at stake in the 2020 Election
‘Systemic racism in public education relative to funding and fairness can only be overcome by electing candidates who stand for justice and equity and removing those whose records show they don’t.’
Posted inEducation, Featured, National
Teachers play a critical role in shaping girls’ future as coders
In order to develop a stronger coding identity, girls need to have opportunities to develop and perform coding skills.
Posted inCOVID-19, Education
State offers free COVID-19 saliva tests for teachers, school staff, child care workers
‘All families in our state, including our littlest Minnesotans, want to know their teachers, school nutrition workers, and child care staff are supported.’
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Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan unveil Safe Learning Plan for 2020-21 school year
Experts at the Departments of Health and Education will partner with local school districts and charter schools to help determine which learning model they should use to start the school year.
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Reopening the schools: whether and how
There’s a lot to consider in reopening schools in September.
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Trump Administration rescinds proposed visa rules on international students after multi-state lawsuit
The Trump Administration rescinded its rules that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online due to COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan announce public-private partnership to support technology needs of MN students
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced a public-private partnership that aims to meet the technology and connectivity needs across the state.
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Minneapolis Public Schools approves district redesign plan
The MPS’ new CDD plan includes reducing magnet schools from 14 to 11 and “racially isolated” schools from twenty to eight; and introducing new academic programs.
Posted inCOVID-19, Education, Featured
Virtual Town Hall explores what education might look like post-COVID
Distance learning has revealed that a digital divide exists nationally and locally. The issue was front and center at a recent virtual town hall.
Posted inBulletin, Education, Featured
Calling all graduating seniors – the MSR wants to celebrate you!
If you’re a graduating high school or college senior this year, the MSR would like to celebrate you and your achievements in the paper.
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Refurbished computers help narrow the digital gap
PCs for People evens economic odds in this day and age when computer access is all.
Posted inBulletin, Education
‘Power of YOU’ programs offer help local college-bound
The Power of YOU program available at Century College, Minneapolis College, and Saint Paul College can help many students with some of the toughest challenges.
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How to watch: President Obama celebrates the Class of 2020 with ‘Graduate Together,’ and HBCU event
Former President Barack Obama will take center stage with a first-of-its-kind event to congratulate graduating high school seniors.
Posted inEducation, Local & State, News
Digital divide complicates distance learning for Mpls public schools
Families who can’t access the internet should call their school to get connected to the resources they need.