Native schools in Minneapolis prepare to open during pandemic, bemoan online learning hassle
By Eddie Chuculate Although American Indian schools in Minneapolis are awaiting a state mandate on reopening this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic, a consensus is that distance learning will continue in some form – at least initially. Minn. Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce measures in late July that will have schools either reopening […]
Bdote Learning Center celebrates its first 8th grade graduating class
As Bdote Learning Center completes its sixth year of operations, the school is celebrating its first eighth grade graduating class: The 8th Grade Graduating Class of 2020! This group of eight students will be moving on to high school programs in the fall with their sights set on high school graduation as the Class of […]
Bdote launches teacher internship for Dakota, Ojibwe language/culture
By Lee Egerstrom Bdote Learning Center is starting a new teaching internship program to boost the number of Dakota and Ojibwe language and culture teachers for Twin Cities metro area schools. The South Minneapolis immersion school (3216 E. 29th St.) held an open house for prospective student teachers on Dec. 11 and more than 25 […]