Tag: kids
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Philando Castile left behind hundreds of kids who loved him at the school where he worked
J.J. Hill is a diverse school— nearly half of the student body is Asian, Hispanic or black, with Somalian and Hmong immigrants among them — and Ellis, who’s black, never considered Castile’s fate a possibility in her community. She and other parents … Read Full Article
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The 395 Kids Philando Castile Left Behind
About 47 percent of the students are Asian, black or Hispanic, with a number of Somalian and Hmong immigrants. The rest of the students are white. For the most part, everyone gets along, parents say. The fact that this harmonious racial coexistence does … Read Full Article
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Summer resources for kids, families
Appleton Public Library has summer reading programs, story time for kids, events in Spanish and Hmong, a Lego Lab and more. Go to www.APL.org/kids for more information. Elisa D. Smith Public Library in Menasha shows movies in the summertime, magic shows … Read Full Article
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For the quiet kids: See how this Bellevue teen got his confidence — and an award from the governor
Moses Shiong didn’t feel supported at home. His parents, Hmong refugees from Laos, didn’t seem to understand their American son. He said they were disappointed that he wasn’t a traditional first son, strong, showing no weakness. His mentors said the … Read Full Article
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The measles outbreak: Unfounded fears about vaccine put kids at risk
I was state epidemiologist at the Minnesota Department of Health in 1990, when 460 cases of measles occurred, largely in the Twin Cities Hmong community. Three children died in that outbreak; I can remember each one of them and their family’s grief as if … Read Full Article
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Hmong moms learn English while kids are tutored
Hmong moms learn English while kids are tutored A unique Wausau program teaches Hmong women English while kids get their own classes. Check out this story on wausaudailyherald.com: http://wdhne.ws/2prOlOl Read Full Article
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Penn State Launches New Research Effort to Help Abused Kids
James Arnold and Leah Metcalf are former members […] MADISON, Wis. — A group of Hmong-American undergraduates is pushing administrators at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to hire more faculty who study the ethnic group and to launch a program … Read Full Article
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Program for urban kids mixes ethnic salads, business lessons
It has seared bok-choy, julienne carrots, diced cucumbers, and North Korean chili grown locally. Chef Yia Vang, who runs the pop-up Hmong restaurant Union Kitchen, said kids and adults often think it takes a lot of work to make a good meal. “Starting with … Read Full Article
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Kids in need getting free sealants, dental care this month
Last year, we saw 142,000 patients throughout four clinics.” Peterson, who is Thai, has helped a generation of low-income residents — including thousands of Hmong refugees and Mexican-American families — take care of their teeth, as well as their … Read Full Article
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School Segregation: Are Charter Schools the Problem?
“We have Somali schools, we have Hmong schools, we have schools for Native American kids,” Stewart said. “And those communities don’t really see their schools as segregated or as isolated, they see them as kind of culturally affirming environments … Read Full Article
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They came to the United States from Asia as refugees. They ended up in southwest Missouri
“I want my kids to have an office job,” he said. Buy Photo Blong Thao, his wife Yia Yang and their three children are among Hmong who moved to Pierce City in 2003. This photo was taken in 2005. (Photo: News-Leader File Photo) The Hmong — an ethnic group … Read Full Article
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Community Corner: Kids in Safe Seats is a success
Free car seat class schedule: Must preregister at 1-800-339-2941; 9-11 a.m. Feb. 8 in Oroville, March 8 in Chico, March 29 in Oroville (Hmong), April 12 in Oroville, April 19 in Gridley (Spanish). For the rest of the 2017 class schedule, call the above number. Read Full Article
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Free Dental Care for MN Kids in Need with Give Kids a Smile
You can also make an appointment by calling United Way at 2.1.1 (or 1.800.543.7709) to get assistance in Hmong, Somali and Spanish. Good news for those of you not in the Twin Cities: there are participating clinics throughout the state – Rochester … Read Full Article
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Do you know who your child’s Safe Routes to School coordinator is?
The current team of Janis McDonald, Lale Santelices (a fluent Spanish speaker), and Xao Xiong (fluent in Hmong), are ready to help get Safe Routes going at your kids’ school. Now is a great time to get involved with Safe Routes. In the coming months and … Read Full Article
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Website and program steer Minn. immigrant parents to early intervention for kids
Mai Chang tells Hmong parents that the time to tackle developmental delays is as soon as they spot something amiss with their children, not in kindergarten or first grade. Fatuma Irshat tells Somali parents that ignoring signs of autism and other … Read Full Article
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Inside SLES: 14 different native languages, transiency trend, need are challenges for elementary
Children in Storm Lake Elementary School this season speak 14 different native languages. Among them are Spanish (363 kids), Karen (43 kids), Hmong (41), Pohnpeian (36), Lao (33), and a smattering of Amharic, Central Khmer, Panjabi, Sudanese, Tigrinya and … Read Full Article
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New website and program steer MN immigrant parents to early intervention for kids
Mai Chang tells Hmong parents that the time to tackle developmental delays is as soon as they spot something amiss with their children, not in kindergarten or first grade. Fatuma Irshat tells Somali parents that ignoring signs of autism and other … Read Full Article
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Friday Opinuendo: On listening, meatloaf, kids and cops and more …
Among lead agencies in St. Paul and the east metro receiving awards for fiscal year 2017 are the Hmong American Partnership, Ujamaa Place, St. Paul Police Department, Lifetrack, YWCA of St. Paul, St. Paul College and the Washington County Workforce Center. Read Full Article