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Posted inEDUCATION

Qorsho Hassan: Education reform begins with our students.

by Qorsho Hassan November 18, 2022November 18, 2022

When it comes to making big moves and bold changes, we need not look further than the powerful young people in our communities that can drive the change needed for a better world. 

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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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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Everyone wants to close Minnesota’s achievement gap. Students say it starts with hiring more teachers of color.

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach January 27, 2021January 27, 2021
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A violent white mob and a Black woman vice president: In tumultuous two weeks, Twin Cities educators teach history in real time

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach January 20, 2021January 20, 2021
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Minnesota’s 2020 Teacher of the Year read her class a picture book to help them understand the George Floyd killing. Minnesota’s largest police association didn’t like it.

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach November 18, 2020August 24, 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

Avatar photo by Becky Z. Dernbach August 6, 2020August 7, 2020
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Somali educator Qorsho Hassan named finalist for Minnesota Teacher of the Year award

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