It seems that the main objective of most schools is to teach students the fundamentals of what is considered a basic education. Math, science and English are subjects that are undoubtedly vital to succeeding. Yet how often is the student taught “life skills” that apply to the helping of others less fortunate, treating others with […]
When leaders at Four Directions, an urban charter school located in North Minneapolis, asked a group of ten high school students to teach teachers and students from another urban charter school how to implement a successful media arts program through peer mentorship, they knew the idea was innovative-innovative enough to win them national recognition and […]
Schoolcraft Learning Community, a K-8 charter school near Bemidji, Minnesota was recently visited by Dennis Banks. In 1968, Mr. Banks helped to found the American-Indian Movement (AIM) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since that time AIM and Mr. Banks have been at the forefront of the battle for Native American rights in the United States. Our crew […]
On March 4, 2004, the Metro Transit bus drivers, mechanics, and schedulers went on strike over wages, health care, and retirement benefits. The strike greatly affected Twin City charter schools. Students in the Twin Cities depend on the busses to get to school, the mall, or their friend’s houses, and without the busses, they could […]
On February 2nd, 2004, a representative from Matt Entenza’s office visited Sojourner Truth Academy. The representative, Ann Miller, agreed to grant an interview. Ms. Miller really likes her job, she thinks it is rewarding. She believes academics are important, and she supports charter schools. She thinks they give students more freedom to choose. She said […]
Editors’ note: PACT charter school is a K-12 charter school in Anoka, Minnesota. We feel that PACT Charter School holds special meaning to a lot of people. PACT stands for “Parents Allied with Children and Teachers.” If you would sit in on a steering committee meeting, you would see parents, teachers, and students all voting […]
Editors’ note: Riverbend Academy is a project-based school located in Mankato, MN serving students in grades 6-12. Project-based education is a specific learning model where students pursue projects based on their interests. Through those projects, students earn credits which are applied to the state’s graduation standards. RiverBend Academy’s Presentation night was February 12th, 2004. There […]
ARTech Charter School [Northfield School of Arts and Technology] and Prairie Creek Community School have been hosting an Artist in Residence: Larry Long. He is part of the “Larry Long Project”, as it has come to be known. The Project is funded by a collaborative grant from the MN State Arts Board. Larry Long worked […]
Editors’ note: Odyssey Charter School is a K-9 charter school in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Kari Mitchell, office manager at Odyssey Charter School, donated one of her kidneys Friday, October 31, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota to her brother-in-law, Cedric Cobb. This has been a three-year process for Kari and her family. There were […]
Editors’ note: The following are Student Essays on why they like E.C.H.O. charter school, a K-12 charter school in Echo, MN established in 1997. The E.C.H.O. Charter School means “Every Child Has Opportunities.” The great John Wooden, the most successful coach in college basketball history, said, “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” I believe […]