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Black Men Teach: A conversation with Devon Minke

Devon Minke teaches third grade at North Park School for Innovation in Columbia Heights. Prior to joining Black Men Teach, he was a college student at Minnesota State University Mankato pursuing a degree in elementary education...

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This is why we give

Every child deserves an excellent education, yet Minnesota’s graduation gap between Black and White students ranks among the worst in the United States. David Perrin (MSW ‘76) and Margaret Hustad-Perrin (MD ‘76)...

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Black educators matter

Black Men Teach and the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) aim to make Minnesota schools more reflective of their students.

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The importance of being diverse

Since she was young, Karina Elze (MEd ’16) always wanted to have her own business. “I love creating, taking risks, and I get bored if I stay in the same position too long," she says...

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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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From Minnesota to Brazil

Historically, study abroad has not been designed with low income, first-generation, and Indigenous students as its audience...

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A letter from the Dean: Fall 2024

Excitement is in the air across campus and within CEHD. The new academic year has begun and there is great anticipation for the possibilities...

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Working for the Northside

The Northside Job Creation Team (NJCT) has a clear-cut goal: to help bring sustainable jobs to North Minneapolis that pay a living wage and offer decent benefits. So far, it has succeeded in its task, and it wants to make sure that success...

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Reflecting on Cambodia

In January 2024, nine CEHD faculty traveled to Southeast Asia to learn and engage with partners in the Kingdom of Cambodia. International Faculty Delegations are part of recent efforts by the Office of International Initiatives to promote cultural...

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Striving toward educational equity

“The goal for us was to really marry practice and research,” says CEHD’s Executive Director of Educational Leadership Katie Pekel. “By that I mean putting practitioners and researchers in the same place and on a level footing.

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Ahead of the pack

As an undergraduate pursuing a business and marketing education (BME) degree, Bryce Kelley knew that he set himself apart.

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