Education

Superintendent announces priorities to shift the educational experience at MPS

Monday, 13 May 2013 16:47

Dr. Bernadeia Johnson, superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS), announced priorities Monday to reshape the educational experience for all students in the state’s third largest school district. The announcement included developing a partnership zone for achievement, autonomy and accountability and several key labor negotiation priorities.

Microsoft launches 2013 Summer Internship Program for women and minorities

Monday, 13 May 2013 11:54 Patricia Weaver

Nationwide -- The Explore Microsoft Internship Program is a 12-week summer internship program that is specifically designed for college underclassmen (freshmen and sophomores) and offers the opportunity to experience working at Microsoft. This program is designed to expose students to the field of software development and encourage students to pursue degrees in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical disciplines through hands-on training and group project experience.

African American Excellence: Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton, Dr. Brenda Cassellius, Kenna Cottman, and Dr. Josie Johnson

Saturday, 11 May 2013 17:17 Titilayo Bediako

WE WIN Institute’s commitment to excellence lead students to study the lives of four incredible African American women who exhibit excellence and are examples of the best of Black people: State Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius, Kenna Cottman, Dr. Josie Johnson and former Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton.

Central Touring Theater presents original play, ‘Training Day’

Saturday, 11 May 2013 16:06

The Central Touring Theater (CTT) is performing its original play, “Training Day” with a final showing of the performance on May 24.

Sharp drop in African-American male enrollment in med schools

Monday, 06 May 2013 14:18 Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondents

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Fewer African-American males were enrolled in the first year of medical schools last year than 32 years ago, a trend that, if left uncorrected, could hamper efforts to provide quality health care to underserved communities, according to a top officer in the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

DAVID NOBLE LECTURE SERIES:

Tuesday, 30 April 2013 11:32

Dred Scott's Fight for Freedom
Tuesday, May 21, 1:30 p.m.
Minnesota African American Museum (MAAM –location TBA), 1700 Third Avenue South, Mpls.

DAVID NOBLE LECTURE SERIES: Annual Labor History Tour : Steel Rails, Strong Hearts

Tuesday, 30 April 2013 11:24

Sunday, May 19, 2 p.m.

Union Depot, 214 Fourth Street East Join Dave Riehle and historian James Robinson, a scholar of the dining car waiters organizations, for a tour of sites and settings associated with the history of African American railroad workers. Tour starts at the renovated Union Depot. Cosponsored by MnDOT African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG).