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. 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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“Students placed with high-performing teachers progress three times faster that those placed with low-performing teachers."

—Bill Blazar of the Minnesota Chamber, LearnmoreMN blogger for August. Read Higher ed challenged in teacher prep.

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Question of the Week

Percentage of Minnesotans 25 and older who have a college credential