NMF Summit Held in Crookston
Over 100 people interested in learning about national education trends and regional pilot projects taking place in four communities gathered at the University of Minnesota, Crookston on May 17. Beyond the Classroom: Creating a Culture of Learning in Communities, presented Dr. Linda Baer, Dr. Joyce Epstein and Dr. Anton Treuer, each speaking about their areas of expertise in education systems today. The afternoon session featured breakouts with schools that are particpating in pilot projects under the leadership of the IMPACT 20/20 Education Task Force. Learn more about this at http://www.impact2020.org/ Participants worked on a school/community partnership exercise Lara Gerhardson from Bemidji First project talked about how 7th grade students are being mentored by community members Don Nordlund and Jeff Bisek from Naytahwaush/Mahnomen pilot. Shane Zutz from Thief River Falls Lincoln High School discussed their pilot project in a breakout session Park Rapids...