Former President Barack Obama will take center stage with a first-of-its-kind event to congratulate graduating high school seniors.
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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.
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State history text now available free online, thanks to Historical Society
To help Minnesotans currently engaging in distance learning during COVID-19, MNHS has made its award-winning “Northern Lights” Interactive eBook free for all. Featuring 20 chapters exploring the diverse stories of our state, the e-book will be available free of charge through the end of the school year. Published since 1989, the most recent edition of […]
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Some Mpls teachers of color seek union leadership change
Teachers of color share examples of how the union could provide more support, including tiered licensing.
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Free meals for kids— Mobile App locates school meals during closure
Starting immediately, the Free Meals for Kids mobile App will help families in need find and access free meals across Minnesota.
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Proposed Mpls public school plans inspire more doubt than faith
MPS’ Comprehensive District Design plan continues to draw skepticism.
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Governor Walz authorizes temporary closure of K-12 schools to enable long-term plans for COVID-19 (updated)
Schools will be closed to students by Wednesday, March 18 through Friday, March 27 to accommodate COVID-19 planning between school staff, teachers, and administrators.
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Some Mpls teachers of color decry lack of union support
The MSR spoke with teachers in Minneapolis on quite another subject, teachers who feel their union is not doing enough to support them and in turn the students they teach.
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Student needs are too urgent to wait for a constitutional amendment
The choices that went into creating this proposed amendment were deliberate, but, so far, not transparent.
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Constitutional amendment will make public education a civil right
This amendment is one hundred percent about strengthening public education and public schools.
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St. Paul teachers strike continues (updated)
Wednesday marks the second day of the St. Paul teachers’ strike.
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St. Paul offers rent assistance to keep at-risk kids in school
The St. Paul Public Schools and the City of St. Paul introduced the Families First Housing Pilot to seven St. Paul Public Schools last month.
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MN Dept of Ed releases 2019 graduation stats
Black students graduation improved from 67.4% to 69.9% but they trailed White and Asian students.
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Bank of America announces open enrollment for internships
The application period to apply for the Bank of America 2020 Student Leaders program is now open.
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Mpls Schools postpones action on Harrison Assn. eviction
Minneapolis Public Schools’ redesign plans are stirring up plenty of controversy drawing impassioned responses from community members.
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Anoka Technical College welcomes new development director Pamela Russell
Anoka Technical College recently announced that Pamela Russell will be the new development director.
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Suburban school superintendent feels embraced by those she serves
Dr. Theresa Battle, District 191 school superintendent brings to the position a career in education that spans over 35 years,
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First Monitors forum targeted achievement gaps
The Monitors Club’s first superintendents’ forum took aim at the achievement gap in public education.
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Could Black philanthropy help solve the Black student debt crisis?
Black giving remains strong to this day. Despite racial wealth gaps, Black families contribute larger portions of their wealth than any other racial and ethnic group.
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The importance of educators of color for black & brown students
Our children of color thrive with diverse and experienced teachers who understand their challenges.