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Tag: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191

Posted inEDUCATION

Fears over LGBTQ school policies overflow at jammed meeting of Somali parents in Burnsville

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Abdirahman Mohamed and Becky Z. Dernbach December 13, 2022December 14, 2022

A school board listening session days earlier appeared to have tempered fears that officials would withhold information from parents. But rumors spread on social media made Monday’s meeting of the Somali Parent Committee more emotional —and less focused.

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Somali families debate new transgender policy in Burnsville schools.

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach December 12, 2022December 15, 2022
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‘Representation matters’: Burnsville elementary school welcomes Minnesota’s first female Somali American principal.

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach September 7, 2022September 7, 2022
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‘It’s going to be a really good year, InshaAllah!’: The first day of school in the Twin Cities brings excitement, fear, and new locker combinations.

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach September 6, 2022September 7, 2022
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This year, Minnesota school-board meetings endured a backlash against diversity. On Election Day, three suburban districts elected Somali Americans for the first time.

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach November 10, 2021November 10, 2021
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Minnesota school districts say they want to fill classrooms with talented teachers of color. Then they lay them off.

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach September 4, 2020September 4, 2020
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Somali educator Qorsho Hassan named finalist for Minnesota Teacher of the Year award

Avatar photo by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim and Abdirahman Mohamed April 7, 2020April 8, 2020

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