New documentaries tackle education barriers

What keeps so many Minnesota children from succeeding in school and going to college? The new TPT program Challenging Expectations provides answers. A second program, College IS Possible, focuses on what is working.

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.

Inspirations Helping all students be successful in school requires our combined efforts. See what others are doing and get inspired to get involved yourself. Hamilton Bell"If you have quality programming and kids can walk to school together and feel good about their neighborhood, test scores are higher." Hamilton Bell, North End Elementary
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“Saint Paul's future economic stability and quality of life depends on our ability to connect young people to meaningful learning experiences.”

—Mayor Chris Coleman, LearnmoreMN blogger for February.
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Effective teachers plan gets rolling in Pittsburgh school district

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — Mar. 9, 2010

Editorial: Reprieve on GRAD would fail students

Star Tribune — Mar. 8, 2010

Building a Better Teacher

New York Times Magazine — Mar. 2, 2010

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Question of the Week

The percentage of 2008 ninth graders who will start and complete a college degree right after high school is: