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March 25, 2020

Family Resources for Coronavirus Learning

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Here are some of the resources that families can use to help youngsters during the “stay at home” period of Coronavirus. The list below is illustrative, not exhaustive. It includes both government websites, and examples of on-line games that promote learning, and other forms of active learning. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) “Talking with Children […]

March 12, 2020

Helping youngsters understand Coronavirus

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The following column appeared in slightly revised form in some APG of East Central Minnesota Newspapers during March, 2020. Helping youngsters understand Coronavirus Talking about washing hands and covering coughs isn’t nearly enough. That’s a strong message for families from Governor Tim Walz and Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, Mayo Clinic Children’s […]

March 9, 2020

Helping youngsters study voting – why the 15th Amendment matters NOW

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This column appeared in several APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during March, 2020, including the Star News. The column begins, Helping youngsters study voting Pride, passion, cynicism and confusion – that’s some of what I’ve heard recently from people talking about voting. Given national, state and local elections this year, it’s a perfect time […]

February 29, 2020

Caribbean youngsters describe living through a hurricane

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The following column appeared in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers in February-March, 2020, including the Morrison County Record. The column begins: Caribbean youngsters describe living through a hurricane The column begins: For this former history teacher, it was flawed and frustrating. For a tourist, it was stunning, spectacular and sad. “This” […]

February 8, 2020

Good News for Minnesota Students and Families

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The following column appeared in January and February, 2020 in a number of suburban and greater Minnesota newspapers of the APG of East Central Minnesota Newspaper group, including the Morrison County Record. The column begins: Good news for Minnesota students and families Thousands of Minnesota students and families will benefit from decisions that Minnesota Department […]

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Family Resources for Coronavirus Learning

Helping youngsters understand Coronavirus

Helping youngsters study voting – why the 15th Amendment matters NOW

Caribbean youngsters describe living through a hurricane

Good News for Minnesota Students and Families