‘Education-Gate 2011’ Archives
Why the Minneapolis Urban League’s 13th Grade is a Bad Idea
Our children's Education is much more important then your doomed "pilot program." (photo: Art) The press release about the MUL’s 13th Grade proposal states, “Growing numbers of Minneapolis youth leave high school lacking a defined career path or the basic skills required for employment.” Is it the Minneapolis Urban League’s problem or [...]
Minneapolis Community and Technical College continues to misrepresent Diversity and loses another key staff member
Dr. Joi Lewis - A valuable asset, lost to stupidity. (photo: MCTC, fair use). Effective Immediately: Dr. Joi Lewis, Chief Diversity Officer & VP of Student Affairs resigns after only 9 months on the job. MCTC: The Graveyard for Committed & Vocal Faculty & Staff of Color. That school needs to get rid of the president. Related [...]
Part 1: Minneapolis Urban League’s 13th Grade Pilot Program sends a clear signal nobody wants to deal with current K-12 educational issues
Really? An almost vacant building; no money coming in and you want to tackle education? This is no better than the Minneapolis Foundation hanging signs in the skyway." This is not the first time the Minneapolis Urban League has attempted to become relevant in the 21st century. We need look no further than the grant from the Minnesota Department [...]
So much for 32 percent Black participation in stadium construction — When will the State deposit its $50M statutory requirement?
"Language must be changed to make sure MSFA officials are being intentional about jobs. We've been waiting in the "coloreds only room too long." Editors note: Since there is no "minority percentage" out of the 32%, how will stadium officials track minority hiring? Secondly, why use the word, "minority" when there are not distinct guideline for [...]
Neo-Nazis “storm troopers” plan to invade public meeting at Minneapolis’ Washburn High School in regards to noose incident
Minneapolis Public School and the failure to educate children from all walks of life has lead to an incident that further disenfranchises black students." Star Tribune veteran reporter Steve Brandt said, “So Don, wouldn’t it be smarter to contact news media to tell them about this incident before you blame them for not reporting it?” My [...]
Poor MPS test scores show leadership’s lack of commitment to students
There are some in the community who want MPS director Rebecca Gagnon to be appointed MPS Superintendent because of her vast experience in education on the global level with her work in Singapore (Ranked #1). (photo: WomenWinning.org) Editors note: The Minneapolis Public School board and it's superintendents have been given the ultimatum, "Just [...]
Minneapolis Public Schools failing children of color and nobody’s saying SHIT about it.
In the Minneapolis Public Schools, A-B-C stands for “abandoned,” “betrayed,” and “cut-out,” from the opportunities to compete in the marketplace of education. I suspect at some point – when MPS failure system really starts to affect the non-ethnic children, some changes will be made from the top down. I hope this includes the [...]
Some Niggas are also responsible for the speculation and inappropriate attacks Harvest Prep’s Eric Mahmoud
"Reader advisory issued. Some real stuff in this article, pay attention - I was trained at the college of Ronald A. Edwards. IBNN NEWS is closely watching the stories and events surrounding the judge, jury and hanging of a local Black educational institution. Contempt prior to investigation will be the downfall of those that seek to obstruct [...]
Success in educating Black students has its downside: Attacks on Harvest Prep and its Headmaster are Racist
Charter's schools are all non-union. This is where the trouble begins and ends. Someone is slowly losing their since of “White Privilege” and regardless of successes within Harvest Prep and Eric Mahmoud’s other educational facilities, Minnesota Nice wants it all to go away. It’s funny how the Star Tribune can be used as a public [...]
Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Brenda Cassellius must resign in regards to investigation of successful Black charter school
"Black educations status quo in Minnesota." It’s evident that some of our people don’t have our (Blacks) best interest. This is what notoriety and success brings to Black education – an unjust scrutiny of processes. Now if this had been Superintendent Johnson of the Minneapolis Public Schools and she had somehow managed to close the [...]
