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“Raising Their Voices”

U of M researchers help youth share stories about issues that touch their lives in an effort to improve learning

BY JOEL HOEKSTRA

 
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“Minnesota Youth Story Squad Helps Tweens Tackle Tough Topics with Personal Narratives”

Middle-schoolers break the silence on tough issues with brave personal narratives

BY RACHEL HUTTON

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“University Students Work with Middle Schoolers to Share Their Stories”

The program was created to help amplify the voices of Minnesota youth.

BY MICHELLE GRIFFITH

 
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“U Partnership Takes a Different Tack in Addressing Achievement Gap: Asking Kids What Works”

The University of Minnesota is taking a novel approach to tackling the state’s persistent achievement gap.

BY KRISTOFFER TIGUE

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Program Helps Middle School Students Tackle Tough Topics Through Sharing Stories

Issues of race, gender and sexual orientation can all be tough topics to tackle - especially for young teens. But a program known as Minnesota Youth Story Squad is helping middle school students share their stories and create positive change.

BY BRANDI POWELL

 
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A Day with Minnesota Youth Story Squad

We spent a day with the Minnesota Youth Story Squad and spoke with project members about their work.

BY NEERAJ RAJASEKAR