Minneapolis, Minnesota is beautiful city blessed by abundant greenery and a vibrant economy. It’s also a progressive center for medical research, finance, transportation, music, engineering and higher education. Minneapolis is a great place to live or to visit. So, whether your stay in beautiful Minneapolis is for a business trip, a fantastic vacation getaway, or a career related relocation initiated…
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Closure Certain For Minneapolis Schools
In a decision process that began in the spring district officials have decided to close seven Minneapolis Schools at the end of the current school year. The debate was an emotional one in which school officials claimed too few students and too many unused classrooms made the move necessary. Current enrollment in Minneapolis Schools is around 36,000, while classroom space…
Minneapolis Schools Struggle With Diversity
Minneapolis Schools, like most school districts, struggles with diversity. They struggle with making sure their schools are not segregated based on color or economic status. That is difficult when people of like economic status tend to live in certain areas. One of the ways Minneapolis Schools achieves this is through parent choice. Parents in Minneapolis Schools are given options such…
The Twin Cities Of Minnesota
Minnesota is in the heart of the Midwest. This state can be very cold or very hot depending on the time of year you want to visit. If you are looking for outdoor activities, art, music, and spending time in the states two largest cities, then you should plan a trip to Minnesota. The capital of the state is St.…
Minneapolis Schools The Key Is Choice
For several years now Minneapolis Public Schools have been emphasizing the need for students to have a choice in which school they attend. Giving the students and the parents a hand in the decision making process gives the family a sense of ownership. The student will feel he or she has, by making this very important decision, invested in a…
The Value Of A Shovel
I grew up in Florida. I loved my childhood years, and not just because I lived three miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Rather, I loved my childhood because it was quite a normal childhood. I went to school and mostly hated it. I had a ton of friends that I loved to play with for hours and hours on…