Tag: teachers
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Inside the Rare and Rewarding Work of Teaching the Hmong Language
Teachers in less commonly taught languages such as Hmong face unique challenges and opportunities in dual-language classrooms. Full story: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/inside-the-rare-and-rewarding-work-of-teaching-the-hmong-language/2025/05
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From struggle to song: Hmong voices uplift community celebration
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The gym at Txuj Ci Lower Campus was filled with music and celebration this week as students, parents, and teachers gathered to honor the upcoming Hmong American Day … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/outreach/communities-that-kare/ahead-hmong-american-day-txuj-ci-remembers-sacrifice-refugees-better-life-kids/89-83573002-e3d2-4998-9222-e1c99b0bf12e
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From struggle to song: Hmong voices uplift community celebration
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The gym at Txuj Ci Lower Campus was filled with music and celebration this week as students, parents, and teachers gathered to honor the upcoming Hmong American Day, a milestone … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/outreach/communities-that-kare/ahead-hmong-american-day-txuj-ci-remembers-sacrifice-refugees-better-life-kids/89-83573002-e3d2-4998-9222-e1c99b0bf12e
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How one program is reaching the next generation of teachers
The Teacher Pathway Program was launched in 2023 by Teach For America Milwaukee in partnership with Alverno College. Full story: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/nns-teach-for-america-milwaukee
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Milwaukee’s next teachers? 100 high schoolers explore teaching careers at education workshop
More than 100 Milwaukee high schoolers shared their aspirations and thoughts about becoming educators at teaching even in the city. Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-tonight/milwaukees-next-teachers-100-high-schoolers-explore-teaching-careers-at-education-workshop
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For the first time, Minnesota teachers can become licensed to teach Karen, Somali and other heritage languages
Thanks to a 2023 law and programs at Concordia College and the University of Minnesota, dozens of Minnesota teachers are on track to become licensed to teach heritage languages — including two of the … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/minnesota-teachers-heritage-language-licenses-hmong-karen-somali/
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15 Hmong language teachers become first to get accredited, Karen and Somali language next
We’re seeing more school districts across Minnesota starting to provide, Hmong, Somali and Karen language classes. But there hasn’t been the infrastructure to teach those classes until now. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/07/09/15-hmong-language-teachers-become-first-to-get-accredited-karen-and-somali-language-next
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First cohort of Hmong language teachers accredited in Minnesota
Before this master’s program at the University of Minnesota, there was no language licensing program for teaching the Hmong language. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/education/2024/06/first-cohort-of-hmong-language-teachers-accredited-in-minnesota/
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A new law requires more diverse curriculum. Here’s how teachers can make that happen
A new law passed earlier this year requires Wisconsin teachers to include Asian American history in their curriculums. A former state teacher of the year shares how he does that in his classroom. Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/news/state-capitol/a-new-law-requires-more-diverse-curriculum-heres-how-teachers-can-make-that-happen
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Want to boost school report card scores? Start with better pay for teachers. | Opinion
Teacher turnover negatively impacts student achievement, particularly in schools serving low-income students and students of color. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/opinion/2023/12/14/wisconsin-schools-test-scores-report-cards-teachers-pay-education/71811611007/
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California educator teaches kids their native language. ‘You cannot find an app for Hmong’
It will provide adaptable lessons for teachers to build up their own Hmong lesson plans. She’s tackling a gap that exists across the U.S., where the language isn’t commonly taught and there’s a … Read Full Article