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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. ...
Hopkins girls place eighth in state True Team
Twelve of the best girls track and field teams in Minnesota will vie for the state Class AAA True Team title, beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Stillwater High School. Among those 12 teams is Hopkins, which advanced to state as a wild-card entry. Hopkins placed third in the Section 7AAA Meet May 8 at Hopkins High Stadium. Coach Andrea Yesnes praised her Royals for an outstanding effort across the board. ...
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