Early Intervention in Education article

Check out this cool article that outlines the significant impact that Response to Intervention (RTI) programs can have on students. This looks really similar to the work of Promise Fellows across the state (although MN doesn't yet have a formal policy framework for the RTI approach....)

Check it out!

Insulating the Educational Pipeline

Check out this interesting take on increasing postsecondary success among students across the country. This article posits that efforts cannot end when a student leaves high school, either as a drop out or as a graduate.  Although the article recognizes the importance of decreasing high school drop-out rates, it suggests redefining high school graduation and college readiness as end goals.

To view the webpage with a pdf, click here

Allies for Minnesota's Undocumented Students: Access to Higher Education

Upcoming Event at Augsburg College:

December 9, 2010
Doors: 3:30 p.m. | Program: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.| Reception: 6:00 p.m.

Join NAVIGATE to discuss the challenges Minnesota's undocumented students face to getting a college education. In this summit, speakers will share their legal, professional, and personal experience to give allies the tools to become more effective supporters and advocates for undocumented students.

Featuring:
· John Keller, Executive Director and Supervising Attorney of the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
· Amanda Ziebell-Finley, Program Director of the Minnesota College Access Network
· Juventino Meza, Executive Director, NAVIGATE
· A panel of students who can share their personal experience

Join us after the summit for a brief reception. Refreshments will be provided.

About NAVIGATE: NAVIGATE is a leadership development program for immigrant young adults who face financial, social, and legal barriers to higher education, to achieve their dreams through changing unjust systems.

For more information: http://navigatemn.org/summit.html

Graduation Rate on the Rise!

Finally some good news, huh? Check out this article that mentions America's Promise Alliance.

Survival Strategies for the Youth Service Provider

Hey all! This Friday, December 3rd, YIPA is having an afternoon training featuring Steve Zvonar, DC, BS. He specializes in functional medicine and personal wellness coaching. He also received health coach training from Wellcoaches Inc. and has been in private practice for 25 years. He recently wrote a guest blog for us, if you're interested in reading about the popular topic of recognizing and dealing with stress.

Where: Northern Star's Base Camp

201 Bloomington Road

Fort Snelling, MN 55111

Please note that directions from Mapquest may be incorrect, so please click here for directions, or here for a map.

When: December 3rd, from 1-3:30 pm

Cost: FREE to Promise Fellows

Click here to register!

The Global Achievement Gap Article

Check out this article from the NYtimes Opinion Section by Tom Friedman on the idea of a global achievement gap. The article discusses America's education and how it stacks up to the rest of the world, as well as his personal take on what needs to be done to beef up our failing system. He has some great points about collaboration and advertising excellence in schools. Feel free to post comments!

Higher Education and K-12 Schools: Critical Partners for Child Success

A great article on the importance of K-12 and higher education partnerships. With some Jerry McGuire thrown in.
Happy Wednesday!