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John Legend urges educational reform as top priority
May. 29 | By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Fixing U.S. schools must be a top priority, says award-winning singer-songwriter John Legend, who spoke last week at the Fitzgerald Theatre in St. Paul in the second Minneapolis Foundation RESET...
Report estimates job growth in water treatment — Most jobs require less than a two-year degree
May. 29 | By Charles Hallman Staff writer Water is essential as both a source of energy production as well as a through treatment and distribution. According to a 2011 Green for All report, water shortages in the next five years...
WNBA season preview
May. 29 | The 2013 WNBA season opened last weekend in Dickensian fashion — great expectations. “I think this is the most anticipated season for me,” proclaims ESPN analyst and former WNBA coach/general manager Carolyn Peck. SB Nation’s...
Obamacare ‘has something to do with Obama’
May. 29 | Photo by Charles Hallman Beyond that, many folks are clueless how the new insurance law affects them By Charles Hallman Staff Writer An April Kaiser Family Foundation survey found many Americans are either unsure or still confused...
MPS Black student suspensions twice state average
May. 22 | Taye The district aims for more consistent discipline among schools, teachers By Charles Hallman Staff Writer According to Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) data from the last two school years, the suspension...
Hiring, retaining more teachers of color urged by MPS superintendent
May. 22 | Some see ‘bold leadership’ in her proposals prior to union negotiations By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Dr. Bernadeia Johnson is asking the community to support her new district...
Tennis program ‘hooks’ kids into learning useful academic skills
May. 22 | One child takes a swing, and the ball hit the net. Another one swings, and the ball sails out of play. Still another takes a swing, and the ball politely touches the court for a hard-fought point. Then the four children rotate...
Jimmy Lee gets ‘overdue’ induction into High School Hall of Fame
May. 22 | Only known photo of Jim “Jimmy” Lee with his teams as shown on overhead projector at induction ceremonyPhoto by Charles Hallman Jim “Jimmy” Lee posthumously “crossed the threshold” Sunday as the only Black member of...
Can green initiatives impact double-digit Black unemployment?
May. 21 | D.C. conference brings together emerging leaders in green jobs By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Low-income communities in recent years have been impacted by double-digit unemployment, but years earlier also were impacted by the...
