A new survey finds 15 percent of respondents who are Black say Minnesota K-12 schools offer their students the same education as white children. But 48 percent of white respondents said the opportunities are the same regardless of race or ethnicity.
- During pandemic Students of color disproportionately choosing distance learning
- An In Focus conversation on Equity in Education
- As schools promise racial equity The path forward is often met with resistance
The St. Sahag Armenian Church community in St. Paul gathered over the weekend to celebrate their Armenian heritage and faith — and to share those traditions with their friends and neighbors.
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Join us at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 for a discussion with Kate DiCamillo about her highly anticipated new kids’ novel, “The Beatryce Prophecy.”
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Poetry can help anchor us to the world amidst the chaos and uncertainty of daily life. Look for new weekday episodes of The Slowdown podcast with host Ada Limón beginning September 21, 2021.
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As many students and educators return to the physical classroom for the first time since the pandemic began, how can we work together to prevent Minnesota’s disparities in educational outcomes from worsening? What challenges do students, parents and educators face after a prolonged period of distance learning, and how do we address them in a way that works toward equity and inclusion?
MPR News host Angela Davis moderates our latest In Focus event, a conversation with parents, teachers and advocates about navigating the transition back to in-person learning.
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Every Wednesday The Current’s Morning Show host Jill Riley connects with experts and local personalities for some real talk about keeping our minds and bodies healthy—from staying safe in the music scene, to exercising during a pandemic, to life coaching and personal journaling.
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Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune are proud to present the 22nd season of Talking Volumes, hosted by award-winning journalist Kerri Miller.
Join Miller at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 for a discussion with author Lauren Groff about her new book, “Matrix.”
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