More than two-thirds of Minnesota public schools are violating state law by failing to provide students and families with required information about the free Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program, according to a new report.
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Carrying the dream forward: How Black Men Teach is shaping Minnesota’s classrooms
In the Echoes of Unity Special Edition, Black Men Teach reflects Dr. King’s vision by strengthening representation, belonging, and equity in Minnesota classrooms.
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Alternative schools offer learners a second chance — and more
Minnesota alternative education programs offer flexible, personalized pathways that help students recover credits, stay engaged, and work toward high school graduation.
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Disabling the ‘school-to-prison pipeline’
Richard D. Terrell breaks down how the school to prison pipeline impacts Black boys and offers real strategies for schools, families and communities to disable the system. His column calls for shifting from punishment to restoration so Black boys can rise.
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‘Why Teach’ event asks who’s missing from teacher pipeline, and why
North Hennepin Community College’s annual “Why Teach” event in a packed campus hall took place October 9 with students, educators, and community partners talking plainly about Minnesota’s teacher pipeline and the urgent need for more Black educators. The Why Teach event, now a biennial NHCC tradition, combines keynote speakers, networking, and mentorship opportunities for students […]
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The state of Black boys in education
Black boys carry more than backpacks into classrooms. Through lived experience and data, educator Richard D. Terrell examines the inequities, brilliance, and potential of Black boys in America’s education system — and outlines a path forward.
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Constructing bridges: What educators wish parents knew at the start of a new school year
The first day of preschool or kindergarten is a milestone for both children and parents, a moment filled with excitement, nervous energy, and lots of questions. While families pack backpacks and label water bottles to ensure their children return home with their belongings, early childhood educators quietly wish to share a few heart-to-heart truths with […]
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Let Them Rise: A blueprint for educating Black boys
MSR launches Let Them Rise, a 10 part blueprint for Black boys education that pairs honest reflection with practical solutions for families, educators, and communities. The series debuts alongside Richard D. Terrell’s new book on Oct. 11.
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“A seat at the table:” Marvis Kilgore aims to empower Black male teachers through community and code
2025 Bush Fellow Marvis Kilgore is launching a series of statewide roundtables focused on increasing the number of Black male teachers in Minnesota. As executive director of Code Savvy, he’s also leading youth STEM mentorship rooted in community connection.
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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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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.