When she isn't developing, improving and disseminating world-class neurosurgical techniques for Medtronic's Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy, Sylvia Bartley is thinking of ways to address the disparities in educational success between African-American
Marvin Sims wants to level the playing field for all disadvantaged students. As the dean of students at Irondale High School, he created Students Together Respecting the Importance and Purpose of Education in Schools (STRIPES), a mentoring program
The employment and education gap for families who send their children to schools in low-income communities is very high, which creates significant hurdles for student success. My goal is to build coalitions of parents and caregivers who are committed
Minneapolis is an amazing place, but it’s a community that grapples with poverty and income inequality. Schools and nonprofit organizations struggle to offer engaging classroom experiences that teach children to love learning. My goal is for arts
Across Minnesota, the experience of young children from pre-K to third grade varies based on several factors including culture, ethnicity, socio-economic status and access. During my Fellowship, I will engage parents both in my community and
In order for North Dakota communities to attract and retain young families, they must offer strong educational programs for children, including pre-Kindergarten. Recent legislation has enabled North Dakota public schools to fund early childhood
It is critical that all K-12 students have a deep understanding of science so they may become the next generation of science and engineering professionals and become citizens who use science to inform their everyday lives. Yet statewide assessments
Creative thinking is the seed of innovation, driving economies and improving quality of life. Creativity has been defined as an essential 21 st -century skill, and yet there is little to no understanding regarding how to teach or foster this skill
Latino culture does not recognize barriers to school success, such as mental health problems or learning disabilities. Even when Latino families recognize that there is a disability, most are not aware what their rights are for accessing services in
There is a significant lack of deaf education expertise within early childhood intervention programs, an important concern as the language development window is between infancy and three years of age. Deaf educational professionals often do not meet
Advances in Minnesota’s high technology industries are creating a growing need for a highly skilled technical workforce with strong science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) skills. The Twin Cities area is home to over 80,000 Hmong
