English Language Learners find success in Saint Paul Public Schools
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6703
by Betsy Mowry, Special to the TC Daily Planet
The Saint Paul Public Schools district (SPPS) has the largest
enrollment of English Language Learners (ELL) in the state of
Minnesota, with 40% of all students receiving ELL services. St.
Paul's ELL students have tested higher on the Test of Emerging
Academic English than students in the rest of the state for three
years. They have also narrowed the math and reading achievement gaps
between ELL and non-ELL students in St. Paul each year.
Unfinished business?
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6658
by N. Busse, Session Weekly
Legislators kept a narrow focus on flood relief during the Sept. 11
special session, but some said the Legislature was leaving unfinished
business.
Refugees held hostage at Nong Khai detention center
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6708
by Joe Davy, Hmong Times
For over 9 months now, a group of roughly 150 Lao Hmong refugees
remain detained at a Thai Immigration Detention Center (IDC) with no
signs of ever being released. Even though the group has already
received official UNHCR refugee status, they continue to be held
under hostage-like conditions.
INSIDE THE DAILY PLANET
Two faiths, two seasons: one goal
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6706
by Abdi Aynte, Minnesota Monitor
For Jews and Muslims, the sacred seasons of Rosh Hashanah and
Ramadan, both of which began this week, mark a period of
introspection and a quest for atonement.
FOOD AND RESTAURANTS
Sanctuary Has Arrived
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6704
by Jeremy Iggers, Breaking Bread
A menu of local choices
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6646
by Kelly Westhoff, The Mix
<Spotlight on four Minnesota farms for locally grown food.
Kosher wine: If its good enough for winos and the prophet Elijah,
its good enough for you
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6709
by Max Sparber, The Bottle Gang
Reflections on Mad Dog and Mogen David and mevushai
NEW IN VOICES
See the forest
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6634
by John Van Hecke, Minnesota 2020
When you study Gov. Tim Pawlentys policy programs, do you see forest
or trees?
NEW IN BLOGS
Fortieth reunion: Taking stock
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6707
By Steve Young, The Fifth Column
Mary Turck
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practice that is thoroughly rooted in -- and thus directly serves --
the real lives and interests of citizens." Doug McGill