Tag: kids
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Burglars steal computers, TVs, other technology from nonprofit
The organization provides specialty child care for children up to age five, which includes teaching the Hmong language. Bobby Bliatou remembers when he worked with kids at Stone Soup after he graduated from high school in 1994. “[I was] teaching children … Read Full Article
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Bright Ideas 2018: Madison’s brightest train their brains on the year ahead
Hmong kids know that they’re different, but may not know why or how. Some have no grasp of the Hmong story, or what brought them to the U.S. in the first place. Their peers likely know even less. We are human beings and a great LGBT+ Latino community. Read Full Article
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The return on this investment isn’t measured in dollars
He noted living conditions for the Hmong people “are probably worse than in Cambodia,” largely because of the cold winters, inadequate housing and sanitation. “If lucky they may get protein twice a month. The kids are neglected.” Waring has since … Read Full Article
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The return on this investment isn’t measured in dollars
He noted living conditions for the Hmong people “are probably worse than in Cambodia,” largely because of the cold winters, inadequate housing and sanitation. “If lucky they may get protein twice a month. The kids are neglected.” Waring has since … Read Full Article
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Here’s Why In-Flight Movies Make You Cry Like a Baby
On my first transatlantic flight I’d cued up Gran Torino, which stars Clint Eastwood as Walt, a salty old Marine who between racial slurs enjoys drinking PBR and yelling at Hmong kids to get off his lawn. Not exactly your standard tear-jerker. Read Full Article
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A Trip Around the World with Milwaukee’s 74th Annual Holiday Folk Fair
Schools often observe of few of the customs. At the Hmong American Peace Academy, the mission is to immerse kids in both their Hmong and American heritages. This time of year, the school celebrates some American traditions with its annual “Fall Family … Read Full Article
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‘We have to get on top of this’: Report shows Wisconsin has biggest racial disparity in child well-being
While 72 percent of white kids in Wisconsin live over this line, just 24 percent of African-American, 31 percent of Hmong kids and 30 percent of Latino kids enjoy the same security. However, African-American kids in Wisconsin did see slight improvements in … Read Full Article
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Report: Wisconsin Is Failing Its Children of Color
It says Wisconsin’s Hispanic, American Indian, and Hmong children also face significant challenges. The Badger State is home to 143,000 children in immigrant families. Ken Taylor, executive director of the group Kids Forward, points out that 90 percent of … Read Full Article
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Our Hmong Neighbors Call Us The “Crow People,” I Discovered..
On yesterday’s walk with our dogs, a child down the street called out to another child, “It’s the Crow People!” The two kids ran over to pet our dogs, who absolutely adore children of all ages. It’s no wonder we have that name, though. When we moved into … Read Full Article
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Wausau United Way volunteer connection, early September
Teach cribbage, Spanish, origami or Hmong dance: The Boys and Girls Club of the Wausau Area values those who give an hour, once a week, to students at their Franklin Elementary School site. Pass on your skills as you build important relationships with kids! Read Full Article
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New research showed one Australian child is being abused or neglected every twelve munites
Act for Kids new research showed, over 92% of Australian communities do not intervene the incident of a child is being abused or neglected, but unable to spot abuse or negligence and don’t know where or how to find help are even more worrisome. According … Read Full Article
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Minnesota State Fair calendar for Monday, Sept. 4: Kids and Last Chance Day
GRANDSTAND: Sam Hunt: With LANCO and Ryan Follese. 7 p.m. DAN PATCH PARK: Hmong American Musicians: 4-6 p.m. DNR PARK: Axiom: 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4, 6 & 8 p.m. RAMBERG SENIOR CENTER: the Fairlanes: 10:30, 11:45 a.m. & 1 p.m. Jack Knife & the Sharps … Read Full Article
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Soles for Souls brings smiles — and shoes — to Manitowoc kids in need
“What kid wouldn’t be happy with a new pair of shoes?” Organizers hope to reach as many families in need, Wallander said, and plan to print vouchers in both Spanish and Hmong to reach parents who may not speak English. Wallander encourages people to … Read Full Article
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Kids Learn By Doing in Canoemobile’s Floating Classrooms
At Edison High School in Minneapolis, which has a diverse student body with Mexican-American, Somali and Hmong teens and 92 percent qualify for free or reduced meals, about 100 students a year go on outdoor activities. English teacher John Strand and … Read Full Article
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Fitz’s Stockton: Secrets of the county museum
So for instance the number 465-2226 was Howard 5-2226. • Hmong story cloths. • Minutes and other documents of the Evening Star Lodge, a wholesome club for Lodi kids ages 6 to 15. Formed in 1857, the club featured poetry such as this: Heed not the voi … Read Full Article
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Born in a Thai refugee camp, she’s now a Twin Cities attorney
And that’s really what it is … Our [Hmong refugee] story is of fleeing the jungle, of hiding, of having to drug kids with opium so they don’t cry in the middle of the night and give away the location.” Moua arrived in Minnesota in July 1982. She’s now 35. Read Full Article
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UC Cooperative Extension adviser to retire
Giraud also worked closely with Hmong community gardeners when the Southeast Asian refugees settled in Northern California. “We had a community garden that I helped manage,” Giraud said. “I met a many families and helped get the kids involved in 4-H. Read Full Article