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Asians fastest growing ethnic group in Minnesota
Community Sketchbook

Asians fastest-growing ethnic group in Minnesota

By Cynthia Boyd | 06/18/13

But the state’s Asian population is different on many fronts, from income to educational attainment.

Senator Terri Bonoff sits in a television interview
MinnClips

State Sen. Terri Bonoff describes challenges facing Minnesota's economy

By Stephanie Laumer | 06/17/13

Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance Division Chair Terri Bonoff joins Senate Media to talk about the challenges facing Minnesota's economy.

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Learning Curve

Teaching Board denies Teach for America group variance, wants individual evaluations

By Beth Hawkins | 06/14/13

Despite the pleas of numerous education advocates,  the board voted to end a licensing arrangement that made it easier for Twin Cities schools to hire TFA teachers.

Political Agenda

MinnCan education advocacy group touts many 'wins' in legislative session

By Joe Kimball | 06/14/13

Thr group working to close the achievement gap says session brought many wins, some losses.

Hothan Mohamed
Community Sketchbook

Beat-the-odds students explore the law at 'Just the Beginning' program

By Cynthia Boyd | 06/14/13

Summer Legal Institute nurtures interest in legal careers — especially among young persons from backgrounds underrepresented in the legal profession.

Phil Hansen speaks during a TEDtalks presentation.
MinnClips

TEDtalks: Phil Hansen speaks about embracing his challenges

By Stephanie Laumer | 06/14/13

Minnesotan artist Phil Hansen speaks about overcoming a tremor he developed while in art school.

Young female Asian high school student laughs
MinnClips

Minneapolis South seniors celebrate graduation

By Stephanie Laumer | 06/13/13

The end of the year for South High seniors means the beginning of a new chapter.

colorado capitol
Learning Curve

After education-adequacy ruling in Colorado, Minnesotan suggests different way to frame the issue

By Beth Hawkins | 06/11/13

Jerry Von Korff said the decision didn’t dampen his belief that courts here would find Minnesota’s system unconstitutional if the issue were framed differently.

St. Paul Council Member Carter
Two Cities

St. Paul Council Member Carter Q-A: New early-learning job 'a good starting point to address disparities'

By Joe Kimball | 06/11/13

The council member sees "new opportunities" for Ward 1 residents who were hit hard by the recession and struggled to stay in their homes, keep jobs and find jobs. 

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Learning Curve

Arch Academy's leaders listening, persuading as they build new school community

By Beth Hawkins | 06/10/13

By the time Arch Academy opens in August, Angela Boone Mansfield will have walked virtually every block of south Minneapolis in search of students.