Getting an Education Shouldn't Be So Imposing

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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.

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. See All Inspirations Three children in a classroomsCincinnati School District Raises High School Graduation Rates for All, a case study that describes strategies used to dramatically improve student outcomes.

"Youth as engaged learners with equal access to an array of learning opportunities should become our driving goal."

—Dale Blyth, LearnmoreMN blogger for February. Read his post, "Can our youth succeed with unequal learning opportunities?"

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Question of the Week

Percentage of Minnesotans 25 and older who have a college credential