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Tag: Minnesota Teacher of the Year

Posted inEDUCATION

‘This is Harding’s award’: St. Paul math educator is Minnesota Teacher of the Year

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach May 7, 2023May 9, 2023

Students and fellow teachers praised Michael Houston for creating a welcoming classroom environment, making math relevant to students, and focusing on mental health. The award offered a bright spot after a difficult year at Harding High School, including a fatal stabbing in the building.

Posted inEDUCATION

Two years ago, Qorsho Hassan became the first Somali American to win Minnesota Teacher of the Year. In June, Qorsho announced she’s leaving the classroom. What happened?

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach July 11, 2022December 21, 2022
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Is ‘ethnic studies’ an attempt to indoctrinate Minnesota’s schools with anti-American values? We visited a classroom in Rochester to find out.

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach June 6, 2022June 6, 2022
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Sarah Lancaster becomes first educator of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage to win Minnesota Teacher of the Year

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach May 1, 2022May 1, 2022
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In White House visit, Minnesota’s top teachers bring President Biden a message from second graders in Burnsville

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach October 18, 2021October 20, 2021
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Natalia Benjamin becomes first educator of Latin American heritage to win Minnesota Teacher of the Year

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach August 11, 2021August 20, 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 American educator Qorsho Hassan wins Minnesota Teacher of the Year award

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Somali educator Qorsho Hassan named finalist for Minnesota Teacher of the Year award

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