Parents also play a key role, especially for younger students, in helping them do well academically. This includes having an active presence in school and developing relationships with their children’s teachers.
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UNCF to award nearly $100K in scholarships to Mpls students
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF), which awards more than $100 million in scholarships to more than 10,000 students annually, is now accepting applications for its Minneapolis MLK Legacy Scholarship Program.
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Mpls park board hosts listening sessions to aid in search for new superintendent
The nationwide search kicked off last month to replace MPRB Superintendent Jayne Miller, who resigned in February 2018. Superintendent Emeritus Mary Merrill was tapped to serve as interim superintendent through October 31, 2018.
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Back To School: 6 ways to prepare for the new school year
After experiencing summer bliss, hitting the books and getting back into an early morning routine can leave many a little anxious. But you can beat the back-to-school blues with a little preparation.
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Joetta Wright uses art to education and empower community
One such contribution is Wright’s weekly podcast Double Consciousness which explores, in part, the W.E.B. DuBois concept of what it means to have a divided identity while navigating dominant culture politics and social norms as artists of color.
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North Minneapolis barber offers $1K in scholarship awards
North Minneapolis barbershop owner Teto Wilson has made it his business to give a helping hand to aspiring college students with the first annual Wilson’s Image College Scholarship award.
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What summertime means for Black children
Does race also conflate with class, when it comes to summer slide? What does summertime mean for Black children and the parents and caregivers who care for them?
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MN high school students save millions in tuition by taking college-credit courses
Minnesota provides among the nation’s broadest opportunities for high school students to challenge themselves, learn about college expectations, and save thousands of dollars.
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Hometown woman brings tech program to students of color in Twin Cities
Minneapolis native Shonnah Hughes teamed with Selina Suarez, Rebe de la Paz, and Stephanie Herrera to launch PepUp Tech in 2016. The New York-based nonprofit works to bridge the technical divide by introducing to and training young people in STEM (science, technology, electronics, and mathematics) industries.
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How doing chores can help your kids — and you
As an adult, I have had moments when I struggled to stay on top of housework. I reflected on how my parents got it all done, and then I remembered that they had lots of help. My siblings and I had chores to do each week, and that experience gave me the knowledge to take care of my own home.
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Teaching your kids financial responsibility
It’s important for children to learn about the value of money before they actually have any. As adults, sometimes it’s easy to forget that it took most of us our entire lives to learn what we know now about being fiscally accountable.
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Learn construction at no cost
Goodwill-Easter Seals of Minnesota has announced openings for its next YouthBuild training program beginning July 23, 2018.
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Community Yearbook — Congrats to the Class of 2018
(CLICK THE IMAGE TO OPEN THE YEARBOOK) For 23 years, the Spokesman-Recorder nonprofit and its supporters have sponsored the Graduation Celebration, an annual scholarship awards celebration of Cecil E. Newman Scholarship essay winners and graduating seniors in the greater Twin Cities area. In conjunction with the event, graduating seniors are also invited to submit their photos and […]
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MSR celebrates graduates and parents with 23rd annual scholarship dinner (photos)
More than 200 community members, graduating students and their parents attended the free scholarship dinner and ceremony awards. Ten students were presented with Cecil E. Newman Scholarships at the event themed “Education and Graduation: It’s a family affair.”
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Harvest schools announce ‘the next phase of our journey’
Harvest Preparatory School, a K-6 school founded in 1992, and Best Academy, a K-8 school founded in 2008, will merge and operate under a single board of directors.
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Study that lease!
Students and first-time renters urged to do their homework The school year is winding down quickly, and graduations are on the horizon. Many college students — and some high school students — will be searching for apartments or rental properties for the summer months and beyond. Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) offers […]
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Minneapolis Community & Technical College launches “exploratory majors’ for undecided students
Exploratory Majors include a set of courses that count toward multiple degrees or diplomas within a single career cluster. These career clusters are defined through eight Schools within the College based on similar areas of interest, expertise and occupations. By selecting an Exploratory Major within one of the eight Schools, Minneapolis College students can begin […]
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New scholarship opportunity removes barrier for homeless students in Twin Cities
As the cost of college grows, research shows that so does the number of hungry and homeless students at colleges and universities across the country. Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless is offering 10, $2,000 scholarships for the 2018-2019 school year to Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) students who are currently homeless […]
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Four ways you can help your child deal with stress
Adults often complain they are “stressed out.” Increasingly, statistics show American children are stressed out as well, and the effects on their health, emotional state, and cognitive ability can be significant. It’s well-documented that adult stress can lead to serious illnesses. But many researchers believe that ongoing stress during childhood — from poverty, parents fighting […]
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Help your child get college-ready
Taking steps to help your child prepare for college can be overwhelming for parents. From visiting schools to taking entrance exams, it can be a costly experience, but with some early planning and parental guidance, your child can be set to take the leap in a timely manner. Here are some things to consider to […]