Hold youth accountable, but consider human development in doing so
We all want a juvenile justice system that holds youth accountable when they commit an offense against us or others. Accountability is the trademark of democracy, and it is a trait we all should strive...
View ArticleA voting statistic to terrify Republicans (even more than the Hispanic stuff)
I'm plenty weary of slicing and dicing the statistics of the last election but one from today's post on Nate Cohn's "electionate" blog for The New Republic nonetheless grabbed my attention:"Romney...
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These kids build boats — along with teamwork, perseverance and confidence
The most important thing Urban Boatbuilders build is confidence, says Executive Director Marc Hosmer. For the 16- to 19-year-olds in the apprenticeship program, “being able to take a pile of sticks and...
View ArticleHold youth accountable, but consider human development in doing so
We all want a juvenile justice system that holds youth accountable when they commit an offense against us or others. Accountability is the trademark of democracy, and it is a trait we all should strive...
View ArticleA voting statistic to terrify Republicans (even more than the Hispanic stuff)
I'm plenty weary of slicing and dicing the statistics of the last election but one from today's post on Nate Cohn's "electionate" blog for The New Republic nonetheless grabbed my attention:"Romney...
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These kids build boats — along with teamwork, perseverance and confidence
The most important thing Urban Boatbuilders build is confidence, says Executive Director Marc Hosmer. For the 16- to 19-year-olds in the apprenticeship program, “being able to take a pile of sticks and...
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In Minnesota, new health rankings show a north-south divide
Susan PerryMinnesota has a north-south health divide: Its healthiest counties tend to be in the southern part of the state and its least healthy ones in the northern part, according to the 2017 “County...
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Putting things together: Minnesota should invest in proven career pathway models
Dane SmithA little more than a year ago, Ethan (last name withheld at his request) was headed in no particular direction, except perhaps toward trouble. He lacked motivation, was not doing particularly...
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