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Breaking the Ice: Building private support for early education
Ericca Maas, the executive director of Parent Aware for School Readiness, does not like crayons in pockets.
Court: No vicarious liability in school sex abuse suit
Editor’s note: Breaking the Ice helps reserved Minnesotans learn more about their colleagues and their lives beyond their jobs. Name: Ericca Maas Title: Executive director, Parent Aware for School Readiness Education: Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry marketing, University of Northern Iowa; Master of Public Policy, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota Ericca ...
Charters strike back in desegregation suit
The charter schools say remedies for desegregation pose an existential threat to the concept of parental choice.
Less school testing on horizon after Obama weighs in
The Senate Education Committee is considering reducing the time Minnesota schools spend in testing.
Voters approve $1.2 billion in school bonding
Editor’s note: Breaking the Ice helps reserved Minnesotans learn more about their colleagues and their lives beyond their jobs. Name: Ericca Maas Title: Executive director, Parent Aware for School Readiness Education: Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry marketing, University of Northern Iowa; Master of Public Policy, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota Ericca ...
Art museum seeks permanent home in Pioneer-Endicott
The Minnesota Museum of American Art has long been housed in temporary spaces.
Agency tightens rules for college credit in high school
Lawmakers question need and suggest "overreach."
Athletes Village plan advances at U of M
Editor’s note: Breaking the Ice helps reserved Minnesotans learn more about their colleagues and their lives beyond their jobs. Name: Ericca Maas Title: Executive director, Parent Aware for School Readiness Education: Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry marketing, University of Northern Iowa; Master of Public Policy, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota Ericca ...
U of M completes purchase of entire block
Editor’s note: Breaking the Ice helps reserved Minnesotans learn more about their colleagues and their lives beyond their jobs. Name: Ericca Maas Title: Executive director, Parent Aware for School Readiness Education: Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry marketing, University of Northern Iowa; Master of Public Policy, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota Ericca ...
Dayton aims to build on success with Mexico
Gov. Mark Dayton and a delegation of three dozen state and business leaders are meeting with Mexican officials this week with an eye toward deeper trade ties and education partnerships.
Clinton to propose $350 billion college affordability plan
Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday planned to unveil a $350 billion plan aimed at making college more affordable and reducing the crushing burden of student debt.
U of M issues RFP for new Veterinary Isolation Lab
The University of Minnesota received $18 million for the Veterinary Isolation Lab in the 2015 bonding bill.
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