October is College Knowledge Month
Commissioner Cassellius will join students applying for college this month. College Knowledge Month, supported by the Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, is being celebrated in October at many high schools across the state. Today, Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius will be at Washington Technology Magnet School in Saint Paul Public Schools where she will join a group of 20 students as they complete their college applications. On Tuesday, Oct. 28, she will meet with 100 students in the computer lab at Roseville Senior High in the Roseville Area Schools District.
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Minnesota Bridges Go Gold for Afterschool Programs
Student learning does not end at the school bell. Even though a child spends most of their time outside of the classroom, educators can keep students engaged by offering high-quality after-school programs to extend the learning day. Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed October 23 Lights on Afterschool Day, connecting Minnesota to a national celebration of afterschool programming. "After-school programs provide students with important learning opportunities outside of their classrooms," said Governor Dayton. "They also provide safe and secure environments for children, until their parents or other adults return home from work."
Learn more on the Afterschool Alliance Website.
Facts and Information About Ebola
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is working with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to provide information about the Ebola virus to schools. And though officials and health experts continue to stress that the risk to Minnesotans is currently very low, Governor Dayton and MDH Commissioner Ehlinger have convened leaders in the health, human services and public safety sectors to design a prevention and rapid response plan, if needed, for our state. Visit the MDH Website for additional information. Or call the Ebola Information Line: 651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903.
Minnesota Is the 10th Best State for Student Debt!
Student Debt in Minnesota (1=Best; 25=Avg.)
4th – Student Debt as a Percentage of Cost
of Living-Adjusted Income
7th – Unemployment Rate for People Age 25 - 34
3rd – Percent of Student Loan Borrowers in Past-
Due or Default Status
6th – Percent of Student Loans in Past-Due or
Default Status
Source: WalletHub.com
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Expect. Employ. Empower.
A national campaign to raise awareness about disability employment issues and celebrate the contributions of America's workers with disabilities.
Learn more on U.S. Dept. of Labor website.
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Eating Healthy, Eating Local
State agriculture commissioner visits Bemidji Area Schools to highlight Farm to School program. In addition to the mainstay salad and carrots, a variety of other fresh fruits and vegetables are offered to students each day. Read full story at the Bemidji Pioneer.
Getting Girls Involved in Science
Austin Public Schools leaders are taking a new approach to get more girls interested in science and math. Read more in the Austin Herald.
Redwood School District Helps Students With Postsecondary Plans
There is so much more to getting ready for education after high school, and schools are focusing on helping students prepare for that time. Read full Redwood Falls Gazette article.
P.E.A.S.E. Academy: 25 Years of Keeping Adolescents in School and Off Drugs
In 1989, when P.E.A.S.E. Academy was founded in Minneapolis, it was one of the first recovery high schools in the nation. Read full story on MinnPost.
School Kids Build Airplane
Some years ago, Minneapolis’ Washburn High School teacher Peter Denny adopted the kind of curriculum that can make a difference in kids. Read more at MPR.
2015 U.S. Senate Youth Applications Due October 24!
Reflections on the U.S. Senate Youth Program from Tim Bergeland, delegate from Minnesota in 2014.
"The U.S. Senate Youth Program was a life-changing experience for me. We heard from a diverse set of top-ranking government officials. Their speeches gave fascinating insights on different areas of government, but what I remember most their passion for helping others."
Visit BloggED for more.
24th Anniversary of the Native American Languages Act
The Native American Languages Act (NALA) of 1990 (PUBLIC LAW 101-477)—currently being considered for reauthorization—was enacted by Congress on October 30, 1990. It served as a historic repudiation of past policies with the intent to "preserve, protect and promote the rights and freedoms of Native Americans to use, practice and develop Native American Languages..."
Visit Congress.Gov to read the bill.
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