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OHE Seeks Financial Literacy Instruction Proposals
The Office of Higher Education is seeking proposals for programs to provide financial literacy instruction to Minnesota’s low-income junior and senior high school students.

"College is Still Worth It"
Read Amanda Ziebell-Finley’s blog “College is Still Worth It” with commentary on the recent NPR story, “The Value of College, In 2 Graphs.”

Jennifer Godinez travels to Mexico for Informational Summit
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In June, Jennifer Godinez, MMEP associate director, attended the Informational Summit from the Institute of Mexicans Abroad (IME): Higher Education. The summit brought together U.S. and Mexican public policy experts and officials to discuss transnational cooperation that furthers the goal of increasing educational levels and economic progress in both countries.

MMEP Welcomes New Advocacy Fellow
Brandon Royce-Diop has been selected as the 2011 MMEP Advocacy Fellow and will provide critical support to the African American Males in Education Advisory committee in the areas of leadership, networking and development. Read more about Brandon and the work he will be doing with MMEP.

What do the Census Figures Reveal for Minnesota - Our Innovation Talent Pool Rising
The 2010 Census figures for MN show a large boost in communities of color, particularly in the Latino community, indicating larger growth projections for students of color in our K12 system. MMEP’s last “State of Students of Color and American Indian Students” report show test scores & HS grad rates among these students are still of major concern. So, prior to our youth contributing their talents to our economic prosperity, we must get it right in education. See MMEP’s “Covenant” for more ideas on solutions and goals to meet our state’s economic need for more talent.

"White Guilt? No, it's about bigger things"
Star Tribune © April 14, 2011
Read U of M Professor & MMEP Board Member, Lisa Albrecht's, Counterpoint Opinion piece “White guilt? No, it's about bigger things.” The article discusses why we must understand the roots and current manifestations of "white privilege" and recognizes MMEP’s research around racial disparities. Professor Albrecht is co-chair of the White Privilege Conference going on NOW!

Updates from Facing Race Conference

(MMEP © Sept. 28, 2010)

Hello MMEP supporters! I just returned from the annual “Facing Race” conference presented by the Applied Research Center (ARC). I am always re-energized for our work in education equity upon returning from this amazing gathering of thought leaders, researchers, organizers, and activists.

ED panelist at Minnesota Assessment Conference

(MMEP © August 5, 2010)

Carlos Mariani Rosa, executive director, MMEP, participated as a panelist at the Minnesota Assessment Conference presented by the Minnesota Department of Education [MDE].

Who’s quoting MMEP research now?

(MinnPost.com © Oct. 11, 2010)

While highlighting Roy Jones’ “Call me MISTER Initiative,” MinnPost.com writer Beth Hawkins quoted statistics from MMEP’s 2009 State of Students of Color & American Indian Students Executive Summary. Link to article

MMEP collaborates with MN Dept of Education

(MMEP © July 22, 2010)

MMEP has agreed to collaborate with the Minnesota Department of Education [MDE] to build statewide capacity to support effective, sustainable and coordinated dropout prevention and reentry programs in middle schools and high schools with dropout rates that exceed the state average.

Otto Bremer Foundation Grants Major Award to MMEP
The Otto Bremer Foundation has awarded the Minnesota Minority Education Partnership (MMEP) nonprofit organization a $90,000 grant in support of MMEP’s statewide “Race Equity and Excellence in Education Network.”

College Access Challenge Grant Results

(MMEP © August 27, 2010)

Amanda Ziebell-Finley, program director, MMEP shares results of College Access Challenge Grant for 2009-10 academic year

MMEP leader to be guest blogger for Learnmore MN

September 2010: Carlos Mariani Rosa, executive director, MMEP, has been invited to be a guest blogger for LearnmoreMN.org. Carlos’ blog will appear in September. The LearnmoreMN blog features the voices of community members, sharing their perspectives about school success and the educational challenges we face in Minnesota. Subscribe to the blog’s feed today so you do not miss out!

New data about income, education and race

(MMEP © July 22, 2010)

Carlos Mariani Rosa, executive director, MMEP, comments on new data about income, education and race. “Change in Income by Education Level, by Race in Minnesota,” Minnesota Private College Council

MMEP board member named to AACTE committee

Aug. 17, 2010: Nadine Haley, associate professor, Metropolitan State University and MMEP Board Member has been appointed to the Committee on Research and Dissemination for the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE).

Obama Personally Addresses Education Equity Concerns of the Latino Community
Watch as President Obama speaks directly to the Latino Community on March 28, 2011. The Q & A town hall format allowed for pressing questions about Latinos and education. You can also read related MMEP Policy Brief "Access to Higher Education and Latino Undocumented Immigrant Youth in Minnesota."

Politics With a Purpose

How the 2010 Gubernatorial Election Affects Communities of Color

Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Carlos Mariani Rosa will be a featured speaker at this event. Learn more

MMEP’s work supported by The Minneapolis Foundation

(MMEP © June 29, 2010)

Trustees of The Minneapolis Foundation informed MMEP that the organization is the recipient of a grant from the B.C. Gamble and P.W. Skogmo Fund for $70,000.

Read Growth & Justice Blog
April 13, 2011 - Read President of Growth and Justice, Dane Smith’s, blog “Less please, of the sarcasm and oblivious disregard for facts about race and privilege” in response to a recent Star Tribune Opinion piece.

Carlos' LearnmoreMN blog generates buzz

From LearnmoreMN.org, regarding Carlos Mariani Rosa’s September 2010 guest blog:

“Your post on how a quality and equal education benefits students of color as well as white students, made a strong case. It clearly resonated with readers since our stats showed that the blog had 561 visits during the time it was featured, and it received a number of comments. This was the largest number of visitors since we started the blog so we were pleased and we hope you are too.

We're glad you were willing to add your voice to those who speak up for a strong education system in Minnesota. We appreciate how you called attention to what must be improved before all students receive a quality education. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.”

MMEP leadership comments on president's college goals

President Barack Obama spoke at the University of Texas today about setting a specific goal of producing eight million more college graduates by 2020. For the president, this is a vitally important objective in order to rebuild our economy.

MnSCU trustees form search committee for next chancellor

Carlos Mariani Rosa, executive director, MMEP, was appointed to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities [MnSCU] Search Advisory Committee.

A State Half Educated Will Not Thrive
March 24, 2011 - Census trends and economic projections say we need greater educational equity. MMEP Associate Director, Jennifer Godinez, and Growth & Justice President, Dane Smith discuss the future of Minnesota in light of recent census numbers in this piece printed in the St. Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report.

Less college? First, define your terms

MMEP’s Jennifer Godinez and Growth & Justice’s Matt Kane respond to Mitch Pearlstein editorial (“Maybe fewer people should go to college,” Aug. 15, 2010).

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