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Three Ways to Use Speaking for Ourselves Data in Your Work

by Nicole MartinRogers
The recently completed Speaking for Ourselves study provides up-to-date data about the experiences of immigrants and refugees who live in Hennepin and Ramsey counties. The community-wide assessment… Read more »

Five Things About Youth Who Have Had an Incarcerated Parent

by Julie Atella
​If you work with youth in Minnesota, it’s likely you are working with people who have been affected by parental incarceration, even if you do not realize it. Data from the 2013 Minnesota Student… Read more »

Instilling the Value of Civic Engagement in Youth

by Jennifer Valorose
A long-term study of the Youth Leadership Initiative found that by building youth’s confidence and skills, they are more civically engaged as they move into young adulthood.

Six Things You Should Know About Poverty in Minnesota

The U.S. Census Bureau released its annual American Community Survey data recently, including official poverty estimates.

A Story of Impact: Habitat for Humanity

​Habitat for Humanity helps families in Minnesota, and across the globe, make the dream of homeownership a reality through creating simple, decent, affordable housing. In addition to providing a roof… Read more »

What is the Right Question to Resolve the Early Learning Debate?

Social, economic and educational inequities and their associated lifelong adverse consequences are preventable. Richard Chase explains how early education is necessary but insufficient.

Effectiveness, and the Case of Dr. Oz

by Paul Mattessich
Dr. Oz became famous on Oprah, then developed his own TV show. Millions of people who seek health and medical information hang on his every word. But can we believe him? A group of doctors publicly… Read more »

Martin Luther King: Continued Inspiration for a Continuous Journey

by Paul Mattessich
Dr. King’s words – “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that” – speak loudly to researchers. I like to think that we have had the ability to shine at least a little bit of light by… Read more »
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