Elizabeth Shockman, Author at Sahan Journal

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Prior Lake High students find voice, power in wake of Twin Cities racial turmoil

by Elizabeth Shockman March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

Since George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police in 2020, students at Prior Lake High School are speaking out about how racism has impacted them in and out of school.

Willie Jett becomes first Black man to lead Minnesota’s education department

by Elizabeth Shockman March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

Khalil Azad’s family, students call for investigation into his death

by Elizabeth Shockman and Feven Gerezgiher March 6, 2023March 7, 2023

Fights, depression, substance abuse: Mental health of Minnesota students suffers during COVID pandemic.

by Elizabeth Shockman November 23, 2021November 23, 2021

‘Horrific, hateful, racist’ video stirs protest at Prior Lake High School

by Elizabeth Shockman, Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic November 11, 2021November 15, 2021

Less than 30 percent of Minnesota’s people of color believe schools offer equal opportunities to all students, survey says.

by Elizabeth Shockman September 20, 2021September 24, 2021

Inside one Minnesota school district’s battle over an equity training program.

by Elizabeth Shockman June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

POLICING & JUSTICE

‘I’m scared because of that booming’: A preschooler and her family watch protests, police in Brooklyn Center.

by Evan Frost and Elizabeth Shockman April 15, 2021September 30, 2021

Students of color disproportionately choosing distance learning.

by Elizabeth Shockman April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

‘I’m not alone’: Minnesota students of color lead movement for equity in schools

by Elizabeth Shockman October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

Coronavirus, EDUCATION

Las escuelas de Minnesota están cerradas hasta principios de mayo: Aquí hay 9 cosas que debes saber.

by Elizabeth Shockman March 28, 2020April 1, 2020

Coronavirus, EDUCATION

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by Elizabeth Shockman March 28, 2020April 1, 2020

Coronavirus, EDUCATION

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by Elizabeth Shockman March 28, 2020April 1, 2020

Coronavirus, EDUCATION

Minnesota schools are closed until early May: Here are 9 things you need to know

by Elizabeth Shockman March 28, 2020April 1, 2020

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

In Minnesota libraries, community is part of the collection

by Elizabeth Shockman October 24, 2019April 1, 2020

EDUCATION, Immigration

Trump’s ‘public charge’ proposal frightened some immigrants into keeping kids off Medicaid

by Elizabeth Shockman October 23, 2019April 1, 2020

In one Twin Cities classroom, learning in Hmong and about being Hmong

by Elizabeth Shockman October 10, 2019April 1, 2020

North St. Paul district is taking a new approach to fighting racism in schools

by Elizabeth Shockman September 14, 2019April 1, 2020

Latino parents group teaches cultural skills to thrive in Minnesota schools

by Elizabeth Shockman September 9, 2019April 1, 2020

Minnesota education officials: New immigration rules could strip funding from schools, students

by Elizabeth Shockman September 2, 2019April 1, 2020