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Teaching Social And Emotional Skills Is As Important As Teaching Academic Content
The district’s educational philosophy at Noble Academy focuses on rigorous academic programs and social curriculum. In addition, the district infuses Responsive Classroom principles and techniques into the life of the school.
Southern Minnesota Regional Services (SMRLS) Helps Kids In School
SMRLS’ Education Law Advocacy Project (ELAP) is an excellent service for low-income families needing assistance on education related issues.
Noble Academy Continues To Sustain Excellence In The Midst Of The Pandemic
Noble Academy proved once again that there is no excuse big enough to disrupt its hard-earned distinction “High-Quality” as defined by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).
Education Minnesota To Lawmakers: Don’t Delay Action On The Mental Health Crisis In Schools
Education Minnesota responded Thursday to the presentation by Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan of their supplemental budget for the 2022 session of the Minnesota Legislature.
CDC Revises Guidance On Masks For School Transportation
Effective February 25, 2022, CDC is exercising its enforcement discretion to not require that people wear masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/child care programs.
AGAIN, BY LOCAL KATIE KA VANG & MELISSA LI, MAKES ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THEATER MU
Local Hmong American playwright and theater artist Katie Ka Vang returns to Theater Mu for the world premiere of her and Melissa Li’s musical, Again. Weaving together unlikely friendships, complex family dynamics, and original songs, Again runs March 31-April 16 at Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis.
Michelle Lee – Professional Stuntwoman And Fight Choreographer
From Marvel to DC, Sony, Disney, and beyond, professional stuntwoman and fight choreographer Michelle Lee has made the ultimate transformation to leading lady!
New Book Published – Hmong Reverse Applique: Cultural Meaning And Significance
This new book provides a groundbreaking exploration of the historical significance of Hmong reverse appliqué and circumstances that led to the development of this unique textile art form.
Walker Art Center Presents Pao Houa Her: Paj Quam Ntuj / Flowers Of The Sky, Featuring A New Body Of Work
Pao Houa Her (US, b. Laos, 1982) is known for her powerful photographs focusing on the Hmong diaspora in the United States and Laos, exploring themes of migration, displacement, and social and ecological resilience.
My Love, My Life: Mov Kua Dlis Rua Kuv Me Nplooj Sab
Hmong Educational Resources (HER) Publisher believes in the power of education and the impact of stories. We’re pleased to publish this new book, “My Love, My Life: Mov Kua Dlis Rua Kuv Me Nplooj Sab,” written by Hmong teacher, Ms. Pang Yang, and her Hmong students at Park Center Senior High School.
Health
What Those With Asthma or COPD Need to Know About Whooping Cough
(StatePoint) Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is an extremely contagious bacterial infection that can lead to severe, sometimes life-threatening health problems, such as exacerbation of chronic medical conditions — including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Millions To Lose Coverage During The ‘Unwinding’
Starting in April, millions of families could see their health coverage disappear as the government unwinds pandemic-era policies.
Back To The Future With COVID-19
Covid-19 vaccines, testing, and treatments will no longer be free once the Public Health Emergency (PHE) expires on Jan. 11, even as the U.S. faces down a more infectious new subvariant XBB 1.5.
Put Health Coverage At The Top Of Your Resolutions List This Year
Minnesotans have until January 15 to sign up for health insurance through MNsure.
Act Now To Sign Up For A Full Year Of Health Coverage In 2023
Enroll by December 15, 2022, for coverage starting January 1, 2023. Minnesotans have just a few days left to sign up for health insurance through MNsure before the December 15, 2022, deadline for coverage starting January 1, 2023.
Business and Finance
Scams Can Happen To Anyone. Here Are The Most Common Ones And How To Protect Yourself
Chances are you know someone who has been a victim of fraud or scam. As a result of the pandemic, fraudsters are finding new ways to find victims. The good news is that there are simple ways for consumers to stay safe and fight back.
Honoring Black Achievement, and Doubling Down on the Work to be Done, During Black History Month and Beyond
Though advancements have been made, there is still so much work to be done in our communities in the pursuit of racial equity. For more on how JPMorgan Chase is honoring Black History Month, and how you can too, we sat down with Hodan Ahmed branch manager at the Chase community branch in Ventura Village.
How Twin Cities’ New Chase Community Manager Can Empower Your Financial Journey
From opening a bank account or line of credit, to exploring mortgage financing options and small business loans, Chase’s Community Manager at the Ventura Village branch on 1100 E Franklin Ave, is tuned in to the community’s financial wellness needs.
Why Your Business Needs To Be Certified As A Diverse Supplier
Supplier diversity is a crucial part of an organization’s success. It’s a way for companies to promote innovation, cultivate networking, boost hiring, and perhaps most important of all, a way for companies to experience the many benefits of diversity while taking steps to close the racial equity gap.
Succeed, Fail, Succeed; Winning At Business Is A Bumpy Ride
Failure can lurk in the shadows at even the most successful companies.
Community
Footsteps Of My Father
February 4th, 2023 would have been my father’s 73rd birthday if cancer didn’t claim his life in 2017. My siblings and I still cherish precious memories of him throughout the year and especially on this day.
Relating To The Land – DNR Public Land Sales Help Hmong Family Connect To Cultural Heritage
Public land sales are more than transactions. For one Hmong family, the opportunity to purchase parcels of land from the DNR is a chance to connect to their cultural heritage and honor traditions tied to nature
Second Justice For Yia Xiong Protest And March
On February 26, 2023, about 350 concerned community members protested and marched along University avenue in the midway area of Saint Paul to demand justice for Yia Xiong (aged 65), a Hmong elderly Secret War veteran with hard of hearing, who was killed by Saint Paul Police officers.
Saint Paul Public Library Invites Residents Of All Ages To “Read Brave” About Mental Health In The Program’s 10th Year
Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL) launched Read Brave 2023, a citywide, intergenerational reading initiative in its 10th year aimed at sparking conversation and new ideas that will move Saint Paul forward. Read Brave book selections—three by local authors—and book-based events for all ages will focus on this year’s theme of mental health.
HAP Academy OIC Celebrates The Approval By Ramsey County Board Of $5.5 Million In Bonding To Acquire Two Workforce Training Facilities
Recently HAP Academy OIC celebrated the culmination of almost five years of hard work that recently resulted in the approval by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners of $5.5 Million in bonding for the Hmong American Partnership (HAP) to acquire two workforce training facilities.
Sports/Outdoors
Winter Animal Survival: How Do They Do It?
A second program at Fort Snelling State Park in February helped answer a question I’ve had for a long time. How do animals in the wild survive extremely cold winter months?
Adventures at Fort Snelling State Park – A Guided Winter Stroll
In the world of animals, a skinny short branch sticking out of the snow with stripped bark is the equivalent of a dating app. The adult male buck that stripped the bark left behind his scent for any interested doe.
Adventures At Afton State Park First Time Out: Forging A New Path On Snowshoes
The Afton State Park naturalist said to strap the snowshoes a certain way and walk a certain way and avoid the ski paths and know that if you fall, no big deal, and remember that snow can crust and be sharp so be careful.
Teaching, Serving, Protecting – Naturalist Jobs With State Parks Require Variety Of Skills
Not long ago and while off the clock, Mike Dunker took a hike. While outside, he was recognized by a park visitor who remembered him from a naturalist program he led.
Give The Gift Of Minnesota’s Outdoors
Need a gift idea for an outdoors enthusiast? It’s tough to wrap a waterfall or a scenic overlook, so how about a Minnesota state parks annual permit or gift card?
Nation/World
Addressing Agent Orange In Laos
While investigating the impacts of Agent Orange in the A Loui Valley in Vietnam back in the early 2000s, I would always look across the valley towards Laos and wonder what the impacts of Agent Orange were on the other side of the border.
St. Paul City Councilmembers Nelsie Yang And Dai Thao Join Hmong Community And Allies To Call For Federal Investigation Into Siskiyou County, California Sheriff’s Office
St. Paul City Councilmembers Nelsie Yang (Ward 6) and Dai Thao (Ward 1) join organizers and community leaders to call for a federal investigation into Siskiyou County, California Sheriff’s Office for racial discrimination toward the Hmong community in Siskiyou County.
A Homecoming To Remember
It’s been my ritual to order a Beerlao as the plane approaches Laos. Over the years, it is always the same sense of joy, excitement, and sadness all in one feeling.
Midsummer Memories: Retracing Our Steps In Laos
Since that first excursion into Laos at Huay Xai in the mid-1990s, I have returned many times traveling the country extensively from Champasak Falls and my wife’s birthplace in Pakse, to the Bolaven Plateau.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
As the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to ripple across our nation, an escalating foreclosure crisis among FHA-insured borrowers is reaching a cataclysmic point impacting hundreds of thousands of borrowers.