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More Than a Moment: How We’re Indigenizing Literacy to Close the Opportunity Gap
May 7, 2026 - By Jason Bresette
In the hallways of St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS), we often talk about "mirrors and windows" Emily Style (1988) - the idea that every student deserves to see themselves reflected in their learning and to look out onto the diverse world around them.
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Writing Our History Together
May 5, 2026 - By Anna Bauman-Smith
When I was first presented with the idea of writing a K5 social studies curriculum from scratch, I was a bit skeptical. Having done curriculum work in the past, I know it can be time consuming and locating sources can be a tedious task.
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Women’s History Month – Bravery, Sacrifice, Fairies, Folklore, and Blue Waters
March 30, 2026 - By Trần Thị Minh Phước
My name is Trần Thị Minh Phước. I am a refugee, a boat people, a Vietnamese American, a mom and a wife. As a young lady growing up in Việt Nam, I had the dream of getting a good education and working in a job where I could help others.
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Launching the Native American Lives Series
July 30, 2025 - By Jessica Engelking
I can’t believe it’s been five years. When asked to reflect on my experience writing the first iteration of “Peggy Flanagan: Lieutenant Governor,” and my thoughts about its newest form, I realized it had been a half decade since this creation took life. Time seems to go by a lot faster the older you get.
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Continuing the Work
March 5, 2025 - By Kevin Lindsey
In response to questions about how threatened cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and how a possible federal government shutdown might impact MHC, let me share some information about our grant making process and grant administration work. MHC grantees can rest assured that their grant funding will…
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A More Perfect Union
February 3, 2025 - By Kevin Lindsey
President Abraham Lincoln, in commemorating the lives lost during the Civil War, at the Gettysburg Address noted that the United States of America is a “government of the people, by the people, for the people.”
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Grantee Highlight: YMCA of the North’s Students Voting Program Largest Mock Election of the 2024 Season
January 23, 2025 - By Amy Anderson
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, as those 18 years and older cast their votes for the presidential election, students across Minnesota cast their ballots for the YMCA of the North’s Students Voting mock election at their respective schools.
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Creating a Passion for History through Project-Based Learning
November 7, 2024 - By Sammi Jo Papas
National History Day connects students to the past and creates deeper connections.
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Third Way Civics: Educating Undergraduates for American Democracy
March 4, 2022 - By Trygve Throntveit
What does it mean to live in a democracy? This question confronts all peoples aspiring to a life of liberty, security, and dignity.
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On the Blazing of Trails
March 26, 2021 - By Dr. Theresa Battle
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Minnesota Humanities Center has asked some of our friends to write essays to share with you their thoughts on diverse women’s achievements and challenges over time, in Minnesota and elsewhere. These thoughts and reflections display a variety of perspectives to encourage healthy dialogue,…
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