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An inspiring teacher’s story, and how the MN licensing system prevents diversity of teacher corps
A version of this story was first published by Minneapolis Schools Voices. Rachel Stewart is exactly the type of person who Minneapolis Public Schools says it wants to hire as a teacher. She has a connection to the community and its students, having worked for more than 20 years in the district as an education […] The post An inspiring teacher’s story, and how the MN licensing system prevents diversity of teacher corps appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Edison High School students unveil plaque honoring WWII vet killed in plane crash
MINNEAPOLIS — In light of Memorial Day weekend, students at Edison High School are honoring World War II veterans in a special way. A ceremony Friday morning commemorated the 116 Edison alumni who lost their lives during the war. It was one of the highest casualty rates of any high school in the nation. Many of them either graduated or never finished high school. "The scale of this war in a single neighborhood, in a single war, single school. These people all walked through the same halls that our current students do," said Salzer. A new plaque unveiled Friday will also honor one...
Rush Creek students learn, play during naturalist visit
Third graders at Rush Creek Elementary School recently received a visit from a naturalist from the Eastman Nature Center. The naturalist led students through games that have been played in the local area in past generations. The students first played a throwing game called Papassikwan, where they used two sticks to throw an item back and forth between them. The students had to work as a team to keep the item in the air. ...
STMA Rotary Students of the Month announced for May
The St. Michael-Albertville Rotary Club announced that St. Michael-Albertville Knights Academy juniors Jazlyn Jolly, Zoey Solum, and Sam Vukelich were recognized as the Rotary Students of the month for May. Jazlyn, whose parents are Dary and Jay, has made the B honor roll. She is proud of where she is in life today and the perseverance she has displayed. Jazlyn plans to attend community college after graduation but has not yet decided what she would like to study. ...
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