Cristo Rey program gives students real-world work experience in Twin Cities CHRISTIAN MEJIA KNOWS how to stay busy. Each week, the Minneapolis high school student… Read More

College Possible helps low-income students make college a reality RECENT HIGH SCHOOL graduate Augusta Allen had good reason for staying up until 1 a.m. nearly… Read More

Minnesota teens gain sea experience in U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps program HE’S MORE THAN 1,000 miles from the ocean, but Ben Gallentine is part… Read More

Tree Trust Youthbuild program helps disadvantaged students make a difference, earn diplomas A METRO-AREA PROGRAM that fixes up houses sold to low-income people also helps… Read More

Twin Cities nonprofit Genesys Works provides training, internships to students A TWIN CITIES PROGRAM is providing a boost for economically-challenged students looking to get a… Read More

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Participation from students of color up 53 percent since 2007-08 MINNESOTA’S MINORITY students are increasingly taking college classes during high school, according to the Minnesota… Read More

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