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To keep the MMEP community informed, we compile news and information about education issues related to racial equity in education.

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  • Reports

    Babies in Minnesota

    The well-being and vulnerabilities of our youngest children
    (Wilder Foundation © November 2009)

    A summary report and presentation on how young children and their parents in Minnesota are faring, including indicators and trends with regard to births, newborns, infants, and toddlers as well as family strengths and stressors. When data are available, differences based on geography, income, and race/ethnicity are also noted.

    MN Orgs

    CEED @ the U of M

    The mission of the Center for Early Education and Development (CEED) is to improve developmental outcomes for young children through applied research, training, and outreach (publications, professional development).

     

    Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

    The primary role of the Federal Reserve System, the nation's central bank, is to realize national economic goals through monetary policy actions that influence the availability and cost of money and credit in the economy.

     

    Minnesota Early Learning Foundation

    Created through a partnership of foundation, corporate and civic leaders, the Minnesota Early Learning Foundation (MELF) was established in 2005 to address growing concerns about the lack of school readiness among many children entering kindergarten.

     

    Ready4K

    Ready4K’s mission is to assure that every young child in Minnesota enters kindergarten encouraged, supported, and fully prepared for learning success.

    Media

    Arthur J. Rolnick @ the Milken Institute

    (Milken Institute © April 2008)

    Excerpt from a panel discussion on Early Childhood Development, Milken Institute Global Conference 2008, Los Angeles CA, April 28–30, 2008.

     

    Serving Diverse Families

    (PACER Center © May 2008)

    This live webinar was designed for early childhood intervention and early childhood special education professionals who want to increase their effectiveness in working with families from diverse cultures.