Vanishing Graduates & Minnesota's Future
"The single best predictor of the strength of your economy is the strength of your education system."
—Peter Hutchinson, Bush Foundation
Getting an Education Shouldn't Be So Imposing
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An Education Shouldn't Involve Roadblocks
Our children must succeed in school and pursue higher education — for their sakes and for our state's future.
St. Paul financial advisor and Optimist Club member John Tillotson helps challenged kids get scholarships. Read about JohnSee All Inspirations
“Regardless of their immigration status, these are Minnesota’s students — they are physically present in our state, and so are their families.”
—Maureen Ramirez, June guest blogger, writing about undocumented students. Read her post
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On key tests, Minn. students mostly hold the line
Pioneer Press — July 1, 2009
A gentler option arrives for repaying student loans
Star Tribune — July 1, 2009
Education Department releases more stimulus dollars to help with tight state budgets
Star Tribune — July 1, 2009
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Promoting Economic Mobility by Increasing Postsecondary Education
PEW Charitable Trusts
The Nation's Report Card
National Center for Education Statistics
2007–08 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study: Student Financial Aid Estimates
National Center for Education Statistics
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The percent of Minnesota’s low-income high school seniors who go on to college is: