Saint Mary's University -Master of Arts in Instruction-Twin Cities Campus

10/30/2012

The upcoming UnderTold Stories/Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting event will take place: November 13th & 14th.

This event, titled "Closing the Global Gap", will focus on the complex issue of education in a global era. Fred de Sam Lazaro from the Under-Told Stories Project and special guest Nathalie Applewhite, managing director of the Pulitzer Center, along with a panel of local experts will present a two-day forum focused on youth education in Minnesota, across the United States and around the globe.

The Twin Cities Event will take place on Tuesday, November 13th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the University Center, 2540 Park Avenue (formerly the Event Center)
The Winona Event will take place on Wednesday, November 14th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Figliulo Recital Hall, SMU Winona Campus
Both events are free of charge to attend, RSVP's are requested.

We encourage you to spread the word about these events and hope you can find time in your schedule to attend. For more information and to RSVP you can visit the website at www.smumn.edu/globalgap

10/26/2012

http://www2.smumn.edu/deptpages/tclibrary/about/events/art_exhibits2012.php

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10/09/2012

The M.A. Instruction schedule goes live October 10th!!!

10/09/2012

The online materials for Missing Voices: Equity in Education are finally available! Register online by using the website www.smumn.edu/missingvoices
Join a diverse group of educators, youth and community members who want to work collaboratively to eliminate the opportunity gap in Minnesota. The first Equity in Education Summit is hosted by the Culturally Responsive Teaching program and the Graduate School of Education at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Hear one of the most dynamic and engaging experts in the nation, Dr. Sharroky Hollie, discuss why culture matters in schools. Dr. Hollie is the Executive Director of the Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning, co-founder of Culture and Language Academy of Success (CLAS) – a K-8 charter built on culturally responsive pedagogy, and a professor at California State University, Dominguez Hills. He will explain why culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy is necessary in transforming our system to work better for all students.
Date: Tuesday, November 13, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Location: Saint Mary's Event Center, Minneapolis

Join a diverse group of educators, youth and community members who want to work collaboratively to eliminate the opportunity gap in Minnesota. The first Equity in Education Summit is hosted by the Culturally Responsive Teaching program and theGraduate School of Educationat Saint Mary’s University of...