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In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on the Relationship Between Teacher Pay and Graduation Rates
Edu NewsChelda Smith Kondo, associate professor of education at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, spoke with KSTP about teacher salary negotiations in Minneapolis and how pay disparities impact retention and educational equity across Minnesota.
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In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on the Gender Gap in Minnesota Schools
In the NewsAssociate Professor of Education Chelda Smith Kondo recently spoke to MinnPost regarding an Associated Press analysis of standardized math test scores that found the gender gap among third through eighth graders has widened since the pandemic. From the story: The Associated Press looked at average test scores for third through eighth graders across 15 years in over… -
In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on Minnesota’s Record Graduation Rate
In the NewsAssociate Professor of Education Chelda Smith Kondo recently was quoted in a Minnesota Star Tribune article about Minnesota’s record graduation rate. From the article: Graduation-party season may have been a bit busier in Minnesota last spring. That’s because a record percentage of students graduated last year: 59,720 of them, representing 84.2% of the class of… -
In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on the National Report Card and Post-Pandemic Challenges in Education
In the NewsChelda Smith Kondo, associate professor of teacher education at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently joined KARE 11 to talk about test scores for schools in Minnesota and across the country. From the story: While many educators were hoping for better test scores this year, University of St. Thomas education professor Chelda… -
In the News: St. Thomas School of Education Alum Improving Educational Equity in Minnesota
In the NewsLatanya Daniels, University of St. Thomas School of Education alum and the 2021 St. Thomas Day Humanitarian Award winner, recently spoke with the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder about her work to improve equity in education at Richfield Public Schools. From the story: After graduating Daniels went to St. Thomas, where she received her master’s in education and… -
In the News: Debbie Monson on How Small Gestures From Teachers Leave Big Impressions on Students
In the NewsDebbie Monson, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about a unique project to knit custom hats designed by her daughter’s middle school special education students, which left a lasting impression. From the story: Samantha Monson’s students didn’t know they’d be kicking off 2024 with their… -
In the News: KSTP Highlights First Day of Collaborative Learning School at Maxfield Elementary
In the NewsChelda Smith Kondo, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education and resident professor at the Maxfield Elementary Collaborative Learning School, recently spoke with KSTP-TV about the partnership between St. Thomas and St. Paul Public Schools. From the story: During this new partnership, St. Thomas staff will also conduct research, including how to… -
In the News: Chelda Smith on Preparing for the New School Year
In the NewsChelda Smith, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently spoke with The Tablet about steps that parents can take to help students adjust to the major life transitions associated with starting a new school year. From the story: What students across the board in these new transitions are facing is fear… -
In the News: Training New Elementary, Special Education Teachers
In the NewsShelley Neilsen Gatti, special education professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently was interviewed by KSTP-TV about a $6.8 million SEED grant that will be used to support students pursuing teaching degrees. From the story: The University of St. Thomas plans to recruit and train hundreds of new elementary and special… -
In the News: Shelley Neilsen Gatti on Federal Grant for School of Education Scholarships
In the NewsShelley Neilsen Gatti, special education professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about a $6.8 million SEED grant that will be used to support students pursuing teaching degrees. From the interview: “We’re really excited about our newest federal grant from the Department of Education. It’s going to…