Tag: education
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Another new charter school is being discussed in Appleton to address achievement gaps for Black students
The hope for a new charter school is to put Black children at the center of their own education to help them feel safe, confident and like they belong. Read Full Article
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Schools leaders from Japan and Minnesota recently visited Fresno schools. Here’s why
It’s just unthinkable that we can operate without them.” The Tokyo Board of Education visited two Fresno Unified schools in mid-November to learn about the district’s “successful use of technology for … Read Full Article
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Biden to extend student loan pause as court battle drags on
The Education Department, which owns and manages the government’s $1.5 trillion student debt portfolio, said payments would not restart until 60 days after the department was legally allowed to … Read Full Article
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Appleton may get a Hmong charter school in the future, but plans are still in early stages
Tags: American, Appleton, charter school, culture, education, future, Hmong, Hmong American, school, studentsAPPLETON – A 14th charter school could be coming to the Appleton Area School District, this one offering students an immersive education on Hmong American culture. The school is still in the planning … Read Full Article
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Filling campus with food, facts and culture
The “Hmong Cultural Night” event hosted by Hamline’s Hmong Student Association on Nov. 3 provided education on Hmong culture and delicious food. With numbers higher than anticipated, attendees … Read Full Article
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How Dr. Christianna Hang from HCPA is Transforming the Education System in Saint Paul
Making changes to education is challenging, but it is possible and necessary. Dr. Christianna Hang from Hmong College Prep Academy (HCPA) collaborates with the educational system to motivate students, … Read Full Article
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Voter guide: See 4th District candidates’ stances on education, immigration, more
In Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District, Rep. Betty McCollum, a Democrat, is running against Republican newcomer May Lor Xiong. McCollum has served in the U.S. House since 2001. Read Full Article
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Former St. Paul school board chair honored with library in her name
A library in St. Paul will now honor the memory of Marny Xiong. Xiong was the former chair of the St. Paul Public Schools Board of Education when she died of COVID-19 in June 2020. She was 31 years … Read Full Article
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MCOE offering new Spanish and Hmong Dual Language Immersion Program
It’s part of Merced County Office of Education’s new Hmong and Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program. “The students will be getting instruction and engaging with their peers in two languages … Read Full Article
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Free webinar events on financial aid available for students
Kicking off the new school year, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC’s The College Place Minnesota, and Minnesota Goes to College are launching a series … Read Full Article
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Upcoming free virtual financial aid events for students
Kicking off the new school year, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC’s The College Place Minnesota, and Minnesota Goes to College are launching a series … Read Full Article
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Verona schools adopt resolution to add AAPI history, culture to curriculum
The Verona Area School District Board of Education is the first school board in the state to approve a resolution supporting the Hmong, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and calling … Read Full Article
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California To Boost Number Of Bilingual Teachers In Asian Languages
California legislators earmarked $5 million — in the 2022-2023 state budget — toward the Asian Language Bilingual Teacher Education Program Consortium to address the struggle in hiring bilingual … Read Full Article
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Arts programs matter in our schools
Multiple studies, as well as student and family testimonials, support the importance of arts and arts education. Involvement in music, theater, dance, painting, drawing and other forms of artistic … Read Full Article
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United Way of Dane County awards grants to local organizations working to build racial equity in their communities
Among those being recognized are the African Center for Community Development, Latinos United for College Education Scholarships, Madison Gospel 5k Foundation and the Wisconsin Hmong Association. Read Full Article
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Applications sought for fire safety, public education grants
Now in its fifth year, the program’s objective is to raise public awareness about wildfire safety and deliver resources to under-served communities in high fire-risk areas. It includes a grant … Read Full Article
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Public Education, Fire Safety Grant Funds Available Soon
Fire safety outreach campaigns including 12,000 brochures targeting underserved communities in English, Spanish, Chinese, Hmong and Vietnamese; Partnerships with community groups in high fire-risk … Read Full Article