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Decade of growth and transformation

It was a bright August afternoon in Minneapolis when my husband and I stood in front of our new apartment, exhausted after a 25+ hour flight from Kazakhstan with three suitcases and our 1-year-old son in our arms.

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Empowering inclusive schools

For a student with a disability, the right support doesn’t just help them get through the school day - it unlocks the door to a truly inclusive education.

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Connect Magazine Connect Magazine

CEHD Connect Magazine is published in print three times a year and online by the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development for alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the college.

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Advancing child welfare in Namibia

Many countries in Africa are working diligently to further develop their human services, particularly for children and families who live in crisis and with complex social circumstances.

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Eight decades of helping children learn

Hinkie naturally began helping the younger students learn as she learned her lessons in her one-room in Rice County near Medford, Minnesota. Her teacher noticed her passion and effectiveness and asked her to help the other students progress.

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Committed to community engagement and self-reflection

When I entered the counselor education (CE) program, I knew two things: I wanted to work in schools and I wanted to help people. At the same time, I was figuring out how these goals could come together in a meaningful way.

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