Vanishing Graduates & Minnesota's Future
"Kids do succeed because they put in the effort, but very often they put in the effort because of a relationship."
—Kent Pekel
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.
Helping all students be successful in school requires our combined efforts. See what others are doing and get inspired to get involved yourself.
Catherine Smith recruits co-workers from Deloitte to help students with career and college plans. Read this storySee All Inspirations
In Celebration of Education
Show support for St. Paul area high school seniors and meet our community’s future leaders on May 22 at Rice Park.
"But what can I do, you ask? Just about everyone can do something. Here are some examples from the inspirations section of what individuals, companies and communities are doing."
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Research shows graduation tests are not helpful
Minnesota Public Radio — May 13, 2008
No Child Left Behind lacks bite
Wall Street Journal — May 13, 2008
Teacher cuts decimate state education
Minnesota 2020 — May 12, 2008
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Engaging Higher Education in Societal Challenges of the 21st Century
National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education
Confronting the "New" American Dilemma — Underrepresented Minorities in Engineering
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
Parent Expectations and Planning for College
U.S. Department of Education
The yearly income difference between Minnesotans with a high school diploma vs. a four-year degree is:
