Library - assorted resources

This is an evolving list so please check back for updates.

Some of my reflections on education issues

• Speech from Minneapolis City Convention including endorsing speech by Carla's son, Nick, May 2008
• Support for school board reform January 2008
• A reflection on race, parenting and high school Spring 2007
• Testimony at the MN Legislature in support of collective bargaining as the best means of determining procedures regarding seniority and teacher assignment March 2005
• Program from Staffing for Stability Community Forum March 2005

Data on Minneapolis Public Schools

• Map of ELL families in Minneapolis in 2008 Data from MPS

Articles that I have found to be very influential

• Getting Ruby a Quality Public Education : Forty-Two Years of Building the Demand for Quality Public Schools through Parental and Public Involvement [PDF available] by Arnold F. Fege

Other resources

• A checklist for possible learning disabilities

Education Podcasts

John Merrow, PBS News Hour
MPS Board Meetings
MN Assoc of School Admins

Education Links

MPS Parents' Forum: A discussion group for people concerned about Minneapolis Public Schools.

Minneapolis Public Schools: The official MPS website

Minnesota Department of Education

National Education Association

Education News

This is a feed of education- related news stories that I follow as much as I can.