Before I walk on stage, behind the curtain I softly recite the lines in my head. In hopes of somehow removing the butterflies that have… Read More
Finding SUCCESS in her journey
Finding freedom in France
You really had to look at it to divine that it was a guitar. The strings were misplaced and its form was decomposed, an imitation… Read More
A smartphone app for teen drivers: U of M developing Teen Driver Support System to keep teens safe on the road
Ten percent of teenage drivers—ages 15-19—involved in fatal crashes in 2013 were distracted at the time of the crashes, according to April data from the… Read More
Learning in a digital classroom: Telepresence rooms at Anoka-Hennepin save classes, bring students together
When he began talking during the interview, Jeffrey McGonigal’s voice was as clear as a bell and he appeared to be just across the room…. Read More
In Focus: Teens and their technology
It’s no question that electronics and teenagers often go hand in hand in this digital age and culture of instant accessibility. Twenty-four percent of teenagers… Read More
More than a home for library books: Minneapolis Central Library’s Best Buy Teen Tech Center gives teens a place to dive into technology
3D printers. Design stations. Recording studios. Imagination is harnessed through technology at the Minneapolis Central Library’s Best Buy Teen Tech Center, a technological hub where… Read More
@16 (part two) with R.T. Rybak: The former Minneapolis mayor talks life out of office and the achievement gap
During his 12-year tenure as mayor of Minneapolis, Raymond Thomas Rybak Jr.—named after his father, but nicknamed “R.T.” due to his parents’ mutual dislike of… Read More
Overcoming (more) odds: A Johnson essay project
For six weeks during the winter of 2015, juniors in AP English classes at Johnson High School in St. Paul worked with instructor Cori Paulet… Read More
Al-Shabab’s actions hit home in Minnesota: Locals speak out against Somalia-based Islamist militant group’s attack in Kenya
“Stop Al-Shabab barbaric terror.” “We stand with Garissa University.” “Down (with) extremist Al-Shabab ideology.” These were some of the words written on signs being displayed… Read More
A teen’s guide to summer fun: The Twin Cities boasts plenty of free and cheap summer options for teens
The cliché vision of a relaxing teenage summer, sleeping in until noon and spending long days at a pool, isn’t the reality for many teens…. Read More
