Background Information

In light of Minnesota’s rapidly changing demographics, an examination of current desegregation policy is long overdue. Critique of the current policies, including the 2005 evaluation report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor, shows a need to clarify outcomes of the integration revenue program and identify measurable indicators of success.

The Minnesota School Integration Council is a statewide organization committed to equity and excellence for all. Minnesota School Integration Council (MSIC) exists to convene and advocate on all matters related to integration and educational equity in the state of Minnesota. With the knowledge and support of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), MSIC is convening a statewide task force on school integration.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Regional Listening Sessions

. To support the work of the task force, MSIC will facilitate five regional listening sessions. These public meetings will provide a forum to include a variety of perspectives related to essential questions guiding the work of the task force.    Listening sessions will focus on the following areas of study:

·        Purpose of Integration (What are our values?)
·        Recommended Policies (What outcomes do we want?)
·        Effective Practices (How do we achieve our desired outcomes?)


Date
Time
Location
Tuesday, November 9
6:00-8:00 PM
University of Minnesota Rochester
University Square, Room 414
111 South Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904

Co-sponsored by Univeristy of Minnesota Rochester, Rochester Diversity Council, and Rochester Public Schools

Tuesday, November 9
6:00-8:00 PM
Kennedy Elementary
Little Theater
824 7th Street SW
Willmar MN 56201

Wednesday, November 10
6:00-8:00 PM
Duluth Public Schools
Historic Old Center High School (HOCHS)
Administration Offices, Public Boardroom
215 North First Avenue East
Duluth, MN  55802

Thursday, November  11
5:30-7:30 PM
University of Minnesota: UROC
(Urban Research and Outreach/Engagement Center)
2001 Plymouth Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-626-UROC (8762)uroc@umn.edu

Monday, November 15
6:30-8:30 PM
Ramsey County Library – Roseville
2180 North Hamline
Roseville MN 55113
(651) 628-6803






Your organization is invited to attend a listening session and provide input to the task force.  If your organization would like to present prepared comments for the task force, please send an email request to MSICinfo@gmail.com.  Indicate which listening session you plan to attend and identify a contact person for your organization.

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