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Author Archives: Elizabeth Shockman

Elizabeth Shockman covers education for MPR News.

eshockman@mpr.org
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Prior Lake High students find voice, power in wake of Twin Cities racial turmoil

Avatar photo 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.

Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

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

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman March 13, 2023March 13, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

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

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman and Feven Gerezgiher March 6, 2023March 7, 2023
Posted inEDUCATION

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

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman November 23, 2021November 23, 2021
Posted inEDUCATION

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

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman, Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic November 11, 2021November 15, 2021
Posted inEDUCATION

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

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman September 20, 2021September 24, 2021
Posted inEDUCATION

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

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman June 30, 2021June 30, 2021
Posted inPOLICING & JUSTICE

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

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Evan Frost and Elizabeth Shockman April 15, 2021September 30, 2021
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Students of color disproportionately choosing distance learning.

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman April 1, 2021April 1, 2021
Posted inEDUCATION

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

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman October 21, 2020October 21, 2020
Posted inCoronavirus, EDUCATION

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

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman March 28, 2020April 1, 2020
Posted inCoronavirus, EDUCATION

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Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman March 28, 2020April 1, 2020
Posted inCoronavirus, EDUCATION

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Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman March 28, 2020April 1, 2020
Posted inCoronavirus, EDUCATION

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

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman March 28, 2020April 1, 2020
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

In Minnesota libraries, community is part of the collection

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman October 24, 2019April 1, 2020
Posted inEDUCATION, Immigration

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

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman October 23, 2019April 1, 2020
Posted inEDUCATION

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

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman October 10, 2019April 1, 2020
Posted inEDUCATION

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

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman September 14, 2019April 1, 2020
Posted inEDUCATION

Latino parents group teaches cultural skills to thrive in Minnesota schools

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman September 9, 2019April 1, 2020
Posted inEDUCATION

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

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Shockman September 2, 2019April 1, 2020

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