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Her dream career: instilling a love of nature

Alum Savannah Maiers finds her joy in nature, all kinds of animals, and children’s “lightbulb moments.”

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Talking back-to-school reading habits with the U of M

Fall schedules are filling up fast for families as students head back to school. They will begin new activities like joining sports teams, auditioning for plays, participating in study groups and doing homework.

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U of M receives $3 million for interdisciplinary NSF Research Traineeship program

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities received a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to implement an interdisciplinary, cross-college research traineeship program that aims to better educate students on topics including sustainability, resource conservation, waste upcycling and community impact.

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Building pathways from high school to college

The U of M College in the Schools program helps high school students get ready for college.

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Talking kids’ summer reading strategies with the U of M

Summer learning loss is a concern for many parents and educators as students finish the school year and spend time away from the classroom.

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Turning lessons into leadership

Claire Busse developed a trauma-informed leadership training for peer leaders in the University of Minnesota’s marching band.

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Nothing is stopping her now

From a one-room schoolhouse to a large public research university, Betty Sandison’s educational journey is one for the ages.

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University of Minnesota commencement ceremonies begin systemwide this week

In the coming weeks, the University of Minnesota System will host numerous commencement ceremonies to recognize thousands of students across its five campuses for their academic achievements and congratulate them as they take the next step forward in toward productive lives and careers.

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University of Minnesota Launches the Center for Climate Literacy

The U of M has launched a Center for Climate Literacy, housed in the College of Education and Human Development. The Center seeks to advance an understanding of climate change through research, outreach and design solutions for K-12 classrooms.

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Talking financial scam protection with U of M

Assistant Research Professor Marty DeLiema studies the risk factors associated with financial fraud, provides expert tips for how to avoid financial fraud, and identifies what to do when you fall victim to scammers.

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U of M Principals Survey reveals challenges, optimism and the need for support among public schools leaders

Results of the Minnesota Principals Survey elevates the voices of principals, assistant principals and charter school leaders across the state.

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Black Girl Advocate

A young alum’s travels abroad inspired her to launch a clothing store and become an advocate for Black youth.

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Mental health is a top concern for educators and students, state-wide U of M survey reveals

Minnesota educators, families and students agree that addressing student and educator mental health is a top concern, according to a University of Minnesota analysis of the Minnesota Safe Learning Survey (SLS).

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Biostatistics goes to high school

Through a School of Public Health partnership with St. Paul Public Schools, ninth grade students are exposed to data science via an interactive (and dare-we-say-fun) curriculum.

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Talking aging family planning with U of M

Marti DeLiema Ph.D., an assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development, shares tips on how older adults can have meaningful conversations with adult family members.

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U of M and Minneapolis Public Schools establish partnership to improve outcomes for students

Today, the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) and Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) announced a 3-year partnership, with the support of the Minneapolis Foundation, that aims to turn research into reality to improve outcomes for students.

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Šišókaduta: A keeper of the language

Curious about his Native language as a teenager, Šišókaduta Joe Bendickson learned Dakota at the U of M and now teaches the language to the next generation. He feels he’s in a race against time.

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Supporting Afghan Refugees

Saida Abdi, an assistant professor in the School of Social Work in the College of Education and Human Development, provides expert comment on supporting Afghan refugees as they relocate to the United States.

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U of M Survey: Minnesota educators, families and students agree support is needed for mental health and deeper engagement statewide

Results from the statewide survey of 10,500 educators, families, and students conducted by the Wisconsin-Minnesota Comprehensive Center (WMCC) in the College of Education and Human Development for the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).

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Going beyond volunteering

Meet a newly graduated student who touched the lives of countless people in need.