Tag: education
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Executive Profile: Phong Yang’s journey from refugee to Fresno State leader
Fresno State Vice President Phong Yang shares his family’s Central Valley journey, his path to higher education and what shaped his career. Full story: https://thebusinessjournal.com/phong-yang-fresno-state-executive-profile/
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A canoe and a cause: Sassaman raises funds for environmental education
Ty Sassaman has embarked on some rather impressive adventures in his 55 years. The Michigan native and partner of Bigelow native Heather Benson (daughter of David and … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/canoe-cause-sassaman-raises-funds-035900716.html
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‘Everything I make is a love story’: Filmmaker Mike Hazard wraps nonprofit studio after 50 years
A new exhibit on the Center for International Education will open Tuesday at the Elmer L. Andersen Library at the University of Minnesota. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/06/27/mike-hazard-closes-film-studio/
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La Crosse County Library receives grant to expand Hmong literature collection
The La Crosse County Library was awarded a grant to help expand its East Asian literature collection, according to a release. Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/education/la-crosse-county-library-receives-grant-to-expand-hmong-literature-collection/article_2aeda6f6-3784-4ac6-868c-8d058366946e.html
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MPS is now a ‘hostile partner’ to successful public schools | Opinion
At one time, Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association recognized that public charter schools protected the financial health of the entire system. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/mps-now-hostile-partner-successful-100225378.html
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MPS is now a ‘hostile partner’ to successful public schools | Opinion
At one time, Teachers’ Education Association recognized that public charter schools protected the financial health of the entire system. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/mps-now-hostile-partner-successful-100225736.html
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In Vietnam’s Central Highlands, children fend for themselves in forest to stay near school
As evening fog settles over Lieng Hung valley in Lam Dong Province in the Central Highlands, 13-year-old Giang Thi Nu hurries to pick up her siblings and take them back to their rented room. Full story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/education/in-vietnam-s-central-highlands-children-fend-for-themselves-in-forest-to-stay-near-school-5047373.html
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Merced County saves dual-language program for another year
The Merced County Office of Education reversed its decision to shutter a dual- language program, saving it for another year, the Merced Focus reported. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6995f5f1d5b1459b8d7056719ac30d55&url=https%3a%2f%2fedsource.org%2fupdates%2fmerced-county-saves-dual-language-program-for-another-year&c=14908067338342231915&mkt=en-us
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DANG YANG
Dang Yang has spent 15 years quietly shaping the culture of higher education in the Chippewa Valley — from UW-Stout to UW-Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley Technical College. Full story: https://volumeone.org/vanguard/2026-dang-yang
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St. Paul Public Schools spent $125,000 on campaign for referendum vote
To convince St. Paul voters to approve the $1,073-per-student tax levy, the St. Paul Public School District hired a consultant known for promoting public education and public health organizations, … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/12/24/st-paul-public-schools-spent-125000-on-campaign-for-referendum-vote/
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St. Paul school board rejects Hmong parents’ plan to ease overcrowding at popular school
The St. Paul school board on Thursday night rejected a plan favored by many Hmong parents to ease overcrowding at the district’s popular Txuj Ci HMong Language and Culture School. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/st-paul-school-board-rejects-plan-splitting-hmong-school/
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‘We’ve been made invisible’: Hmong parents call for student stay-home day to demand action from St. Paul Public Schools
As St. Paul Public Schools weighs changes to its Hmong cultural school, parents plan a stay-at-home day to urge faster action on space needs and program stability. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/hmong-parents-frustration-st-paul-public-schools-txuj-ci/
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New Hmong QPR materials aim to break barriers in suicide prevention
A new mental health initiative is making suicide prevention education more accessible to Hmong-speaking communities in central Wisconsin. The effort, a collaboration between several local … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a0008a4d29148409fb53ea66f4a1af3&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wausaudailyherald.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fhealth%2f2025%2f12%2f04%2fnew-hmong-qpr-materials-aim-to-break-barriers-in-suicide-prevention-marathon-county%2f87573192007%2f&c=15720675961008583216&mkt=en-us
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Marathon County launches nation’s first Hmong QPR suicide prevention training
WAUSAU – A first-of-its-kind mental health initiative is creating new opportunities for suicide prevention education in Hmong-speaking communities. Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/12/03/marathon-county-launches-nations-first-hmong-qpr-suicide-prevention-training/
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Wausau to outsource homebuyer counseling, cut program costs
Wausau officials approved a plan Tuesday to outsource the city’s homebuyer education and counseling services, a move they say will save … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/12/03/wausau-to-outsource-homebuyer-counseling-cut-program-costs/
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As Wisconsin celebrates Veterans Day, lawmakers are considering these 12 veteran-related bills
Proposals this session on veterans issues range from housing and education to property taxes and Milwaukee War Memorial Center renovations. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/as-wisconsin-celebrates-veterans-day-lawmakers-are-considering-these-12-veteran-related-bills/ar-AA1Q8Xuc
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Hmong New Year in Eau Claire
Amy Poehler plays a combative Pam Bondi on ‘SNL’ as Tina Fey makes surprise appearance Major college football upset upends top-25 program’s season Hamas asserts control in Gaza and targets alleged … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/education-and-learning/general/hmong-new-year-in-eau-claire/vi-AA1OkpvL
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Asian Culinary Education Club Serves Culture Through Food
What started as a simple idea to bring people together through food has quickly become one of Minnesota State’s most flavorful new communities. The Asian Culinary Education Club (ACE) is serving … Full story: https://www.msureporter.com/2025/10/09/asian-culinary-education-club-serves-culture-through-food/