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180 Degrees' residential program supports men as they transition back into the community, providing short-term housing and services to help them secure stable employment, maintain sobriety, and establish new living arrangements. Since 1973, 180 Degrees has served men re-entering communities from correctional facilities. Each year more than 200 men walk through the doors, on their way to a fresh start. Though not everyone succeeds, the ones who manage to secure employment and housing while realizing that their commitment to steady employment, sobriety and a stable living space successfully graduate programming. Currently, graduation rate is about 70%.

APEX is designed to meet the needs of youth struggling with addiction. Our name represents the desire for students to achieve Academic & Personal EXcellence. Our population consists of students who have been sober from alcohol and/or drugs for at least 30 days and who are committed to long-term recovery.

Our organization challenges extreme poverty and saves the children, especially within drug addicted poor families. We focus on saving the children in order to prevent repetitive poor social habits. We believe addiction is a type of cancer for the society which does not get enough attention to be cured at early stages.

As a democratic, people-powered movement, all work of the AALF is done through convenings, work groups, and action teams. Meeting and being together is how we build social capital and communal power. Our network creates the space for African Americans to create a shared agenda for solving our community’s critical issues. AALF members come from all walks of life to contribute their insight each month by participating in any way that suits their interests. From volunteering in support of our growing movement, to joining workgroups that focus on economic development, education, health, or family and cultual wellness; there is space for everyone.

Aldrich holds a special place in the hearts of countless children and families. Our curriculum has prepared preschoolers for kindergarten and beyond for 70 years. The Aldrich program provides a learning environment based on developmentally appropriate experiences in all areas of growth. We believe social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development are equally important. Although the school has evolved over the decades, the continuity of dedication, professionalism, pride, and care continue to be evident in the classrooms at Aldrich. Each day, children at Aldrich take home something different, whether in their heads, their hands, or their hearts. We look forward to providing your child with a nurturing and educational experience at Aldrich.

Rooted in the historic cause of advancing equity for all people, the Alliance is a national strategic action network driven by members aligned through shared ownership and a common vision to achieve a healthy and equitable society. The Alliance serves as an incubator for learning and innovation to generate new solutions to society’s toughest problems and aggregates the very best sector knowledge. Further, it accelerates change through dynamic leadership development and collective actions to ensure policies and systems provide equal access and opportunity for: Health and well-being Economic opportunity Educational success Safety and resilience

We are a small school with small class sizes. We support the academic, social and emotional needs of students. Emphasizing quality relationships and collaboration with social services and county agencies. Our offerings include vocational and career emphasis, and independent study options for students over 16. We also support parenting students and have on-site licensed childcare. Day and evening courses are available

AmeriCorps is your moment to take the path less traveled, to break the status quo, to stop talking about the problem and be the solution. Join AmeriCorps and you can mentor and tutor kids, rebuild a community after disaster, help veterans, or work with local communities to alleviate poverty. There are thousands of opportunities to choose from, find the one that fits you.

Set in a vibrant neighborhood at the heart of the Twin Cities, Augsburg College offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and nine graduate degrees to nearly 3,500 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Balanced is a network of public health professionals, nutrition science experts, and everyday people from around the world fighting for a healthier food system one menu at a time. ​ We've made it our mission to hold the food industry accountable, help restore balance to institutional food environments, and make healthier eating easier and more realistic for people everywhere.

BDPA is an international organization with a diverse membership of professionals and students at all levels in the fields of information technology, computer science and related S.T.E.M fields. Members are actively engaged in serving the community through outreach and charting the future of the IT industry.

Bolder Options is an innovative organization focused on healthy youth development. The comprehensive mentoring program, wellness activities and leadership opportunities coordinate family, community, school and county resources in a united effort to support youth who are at-risk for dropping out of school or becoming involved in delinquent or unhealthy behaviors. Bolder Options engages youth and mentors in goal setting, physical activity, tutoring and community involvement to build confidence, maximize potential, and encourage healthy life skills.

Our mission is to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring community members.

An ad hoc work group comprised of civic leaders from business, non-profit, and government to think about how our community could move forward given the multiple projects seeking public and private support for new or expanded facilities.

Our mission is to provide a quality education through shared responsibility in a safe supportive environment for all students to meet the challenges of a global society. We are “Committed to Excellence”, and we work hard to make the site a primary source for timely information for all users, and a main gateway for improved communication between parents, teachers, students and other members of our community.

The Center for Chronic Disease Reduction and Equity Promotion Across Minnesota (C2DREAM) is a partnership between the University of Minnesota Program in Health Disparities Research, the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, the Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, and the Mayo Clinic.

Bring people together to hold decision makers accountable. Now is the time to make our voices heard to make Rochester a great place to live and work.

Educate people to embrace diversity as a foundation for building a healthy, prosperous and inclusive community.

Diversity Crew’s team includes consultants with a broad range of experiences in DEI. Our consultants are active practitioners of equity work in corporations, non-profits, academia, and government agencies. Our team includes former Chief Diversity Officers, former Chief People’s Officers, HR and legal experts, data scientists, and more. We are able to support organizations at varying steps in their DEI journey by providing the following services: DEI Strategy/DEI Dashboard: DEI Assessment: Leadership Assessment Employee Engagement Pay Equity Mental Health and Wellness

ECM Instructional Systems provides a full range of instructional design, training, professional development, and evaluation services for organizations and government agencies seeking the best results from their human capital investments. Our Mission It is our mission to help organizations thrive and remain successful. We believe the best way to achieve theses goals is through systematic, research based approaches to improving instruction, learning, and performance.

The underlying rationale for carrying out this work stems from the assumption that the educational process can be greatly enhanced when teachers learn about the everyday lived contexts of their students' lives.

GATEway is the Rochester Chapter of the Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented, a statewide not-for-profit organization that advocates for educational services for gifted and talented students. GATEway supports academic challenge, rigor, and depth in the Rochester Public Schools and offers annual programs open to the public.

GRAUC (Greater Rochester Advocates for Universities and Colleges)advocates and promotes innovative practices that leverage the resources of public higher education resources to best serve students, employers, and the community

Gamehaven Boy Scout Council is committed to preparing youth to succeed by teaching life and leadership skills. It is accomplished through great adventures and valuable lessons. It is all made possible through the generosity and dedication of hundreds of volunteers and is supported by an expert staff. We serve the youth in Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona counties in Southeastern Minnesota.

HACER works in concert with Latino communities to access, generate, and disseminate credible and relevant research in order to inform institutional decisions and

Coordinate In the City for Good project and the various subgroups

Integrated Science Education Outreach (InSciEd Out) is an evidence-based classroom intervention that cultivates young scientists who are eager to pursue advanced level science curriculum and motivated to improve the health of their community. InSciEd Out represents a partnership paradigm through which curriculum change is empowered by intellectual and technical resources found within each partner organization. The organization began in Rochester Public Schools (RPS) in the spring of 2009, and to date InSciEd Out has reached hundreds of teachers and each year reaches thousands of students through partnerships in Rochester, St. Paul, Minneapolis, West St. Paul, Ghana, and India.

A committee of J2G focusing on diversity and inclusion.

Our youth face a myriad of challenges in adolescence and the transition to adulthood. At Journie, we know that our youth are smart, creative, and curious. We see their limitless potential and aim to provide them with the skills and resources to envision and attain their ideal future. Journie is unique in it’s provision of high-quality, ongoing mentorship in addition to needs-based education and interactive learning experiences. Journie focuses not only on personal development, but on building a supportive, vibrant, and engaged community for our young people

JOY connects with young women and girls in middle school and high school, encouraging healthy relationships and good decision-making skills. We strive to build them into leaders in their schools and communities.

Listos is Rochester's first dual immersion preschool and childcare program. We are an independent, nonprofit that grew out of a grassroots effort to provide diverse, inclusive, high-quality bilingual education. In Spanish, Listos means both smart and ready. That's the idea behind Listos Preschool and Childcare. The curriculum and culture at Listos helps prepare children for kindergarten and the world. 

Communities across the nation have been experiencing prolonged school shutdowns due to COVID-19. Studies of student absences, summer learning loss, and prolonged school closures suggest that losing time in school sets students back academically. Living Room Tutors is here to alleviate some of those negative ramifications.

A Lutheran, liberal arts education is focused on helping you discover how you can use your talents to serve your neighbor, community, and the larger world. In the Lutheran tradition, we call this vocation. Put simply, vocation represents the many ways to live life serving God and others. This in turn leads to meaning and purpose.

Metro State University is committed to operationalizing and infusing the Mission, Vision, and Values statements throughout its culture. The goal is for the university community to understand, recite, be engaged, live out, and be inspired by the Misson, Vision, and Values. Metro State strives to permeate these statements into all we do, including strategic planning, university master planning, policies and procedures, human resource practices, and throughout every division, department, individual’s daily work, actions, interactions, and behaviors.

The Minnesota Department of Education’s mission is ensuring every child receives a quality education, no matter their race or zip code. Following our guiding principles of collaboration, leadership and equity we focus on leadership, support and partnership to school districts, charter schools, libraries and other stakeholders. We are dedicated to serving lifelong learners, from birth through adulthood, and working to ensure they are all prepared for career, college and their community. Our vision is to make Minnesota the Education State, where the public education system is intentionally designed to ensure that each individual student thrives.

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state's principal economic development agency. DEED programs promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention; international trade; workforce development; and community development. Learn what DEED is all about and the ways we help job seekers, businesses and communities.

he Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) is a neutral state agency that: Investigates charges of illegal discrimination, Ensures that businesses seeking state contracts are in compliance with equal opportunity requirements, and Strives to eliminate discrimination by educating Minnesotans about their rights and responsibilities under the state Human Rights Act. Our mission: To make Minnesota discrimination free. Our values: Quality, timeliness, efficiency, service, fairness and respect. Our vision: That we will eradicate discrimination and empower every person in Minnesota with the ability to enjoy all of the benefits of society regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, familial status, and public assistance status.

We envision a racially just society in which each student achieves their full potential. MnEEP transforms systems, structures, and public narratives to advance race equity and excellence in education.

Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light works in partnership with faith communities to build transformative power and bring the lights of people’s unique gifts to addressing the climate crisis. We work to grow the climate movement in Minnesota by empowering individuals and communities across the state to take action that is authentic, effective, and energizing in their context. Join us to build a powerful social movement for climate justice.

Bring the benefits of Reading Corps to your school. Changing the world, one reader at a time ... This school year, Minnesota Reading Corps tutors will be working with students in more than 700 sites across the state. Nationally recognized for helping to close the achievement gap — our program can provide the extra support your students need to learn and succeed.

The mission of the Minnesota Youth Council is to elevate and celebrate the voices and opinions of young people, especially those whose voices are not often heard. The MYC envisions that youth from all backgrounds can become effective leaders with agency and voice to inform decisions that most affect them, especially decisions that impact their education. The council believes that policy decisions impacting youth should be made with youth, utilizing their creativity in problem-solving. The MYC works to ensure the involvement of young people in ways that truly involve and incorporate their knowledge and opinions, a shift from many current engagement opportunities that tokenize their presence. The MYC’s leadership now will set precedence for the genuine inclusion of youth in education policy making for generations to come.

A Results-Focused Collaborative:To improve the egregious disparities that face our community, “doing good work” is no longer enough for our organizations. The NAZ collaborative is at the forefront of a next generation nonprofit movement that focuses on getting results. We are a 501(c)3 federal Promise Neighborhood that operates as both an organization and a collaborative of more than 30 service providers and schools, supported through a public-private partnership. Through NAZ, North Minneapolis is beginning a community-wide transformation toward a college going culture. Parents are now making college a top family priority and taking effective action to support the success of their children, starting at birth. Nonprofits, public institutions and schools are adopting evidence-based practices and working collaboratively to support the shared goal of college readiness. Together, we are leading innovative efforts to close the academic achievement gap for low-income children of color. Each NAZ solution is designed to deliver measurable progress toward eradicating educational and social disparities—and to be easily replicated by communities across the nation

The Minnesota Legislature established Children’s Mental Health Collaboratives and Family Services Collaboratives in 1993 as innovative approaches to address the needs of children and youth who face complex problems involving them and their families with multiple service systems. The Olmsted County BRIDGE (Building Resilience in Development, Growth and Education) Collaborative is one of 90 Children’s Mental Health and Family Services Collaboratives currently in Minnesota. Each Collaborative is made up of at least 6 partner agencies including a Public Health entity, School Districts, Corrections, Head Start Agency, Mental Health Agency, a Community Action Program and Social Services. Collaboratives are beneficial in improving communication and coordination between providers county-wide, providing the ability to generate funding through the Local Collaborative Time Study (LCTS), and providing the ability to fund additional programming for children and families in Olmsted County.

The Rochester Area Youth Tech Community is a group of tech enthusiasts, teachers, parents, students, entrepreneurs, professionals, and civil servants who support the tech community in Rochester.

The Community Focus Team will dedicate itself to engaging all school district stakeholders in conversations about racism and its effects regarding equity and disparity of marginalized student populations and provide advice/counsel and recommendations to the School Board to foster student success.

We are offering a brand new educational venture in affiliation with Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center. Our mission is to empower individuals to live and lead a balanced life in a sustainable world.

Providing for the spiritual, mental and physical well-being of the individual, family and community.

The Rochester Minnesota Area Higher Education Providers Council is organized with the goal of informing the region of the higher education opportunities that exist in Rochester, Minnesota. The Council is comprised of 9 colleges and universities serving the Rochester area.

RASA aims to develop active learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged world citizens. Our teachers channel children’s natural curiosity to develop lifelong inquirers prepared to thrive in a diverse world. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we embrace the IB mission and educational model while nurturing individual talents and inspiring academic excellence. We are a caring and accepting community offering families an unequalled educational opportunity for their children.

The Rochester Chamber of Commerce Foundation was organized and incorporated in March of 1990 and serves as the charitable arm of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce. The Foundation supports the education and workforce development efforts of the Chamber through educational programs and charitable giving for learners and leaders of all ages.

Rochester Chinese School (RCS) is an independent non-profit organization founded in 1998, run by a group of highly motivated parents and volunteers, and co-sponsored by Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC). We are one of the 300+ member schools of The Chinese School Association in the US. All teachers are native speaking Chinese and our art teachers are Chinese art professionals.

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he RCI (Rochester Community Initiative) is a youth-led organization focused on improving our community through amplifying youth voice, intersectional advocacy, community education, and serving underprivileged demographics. Our work is focused on making our community a more just and equitable place for all of its residents through engaging events and programs, fundraisers, and other charitable activities. We also work to provide community members with a platform to speak their truth

Rochester Muslim Community Circle (RMCC) is a non-profit organization formed in 2009 to meet the religious, social and educational needs of the Muslim community in and around Rochester, Minnesota. RMCC also wants to promote a better understanding of Islam through peaceful exchanges with other faiths. Our mission is to serve the spiritual and educational needs of the Muslim community of Rochester and to provide opportunities for Muslims in Rochester to serve the greater community as a whole. Our vision is to establish a welcoming Community Center for all to enjoy. It will be used to host various activities for all ages: Educational activities, Ramadan Iftars, Eid gatherings, social and cultural events, interfaith events, graduations, aqiqas, baby showers, halaqas, weddings and other celebrations as well as a free walk-in clinic someday.

We strengthen community and enrich lives by sparking imagination, creativity, engagement, and learning.

RPSF uses monies received to supplement what has been cut from the budget district-wide and to innovate and enhance the learning environment. Teachers seeking creativity in their classroom can come to the RPSF for a grant to try new programs. A recent focus for grant distribution has been in the fields of study for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, along with the Tix for Kids program, which allows children the opportunity to be exposed to theater, music, or sporting events that they otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend.

Our mission is to inspire, challenge, and empower all students with the knowledge and skills required to reach their full potential, to contribute to future generations, and to become involved members of a global community.

Our mission is to inspire, challenge, and empower all students with the knowledge and skills required to reach their full potential, to contribute to future generations, and to become involved members of a global community.

The Youth Commission represents a cross section of youth and adults who work with local government, businesses, and non-profit organizations to give young people in Olmsted County a voice. The Youth Commission has been a successful partnership between Olmsted County and the city of Rochester for over 20 years. Our presence sends a clear message that youth in our community are valued.

otary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels.

The SBDC offers at no cost, confidential consulting to help businesses in SE Minnesota identify, understand and overcome the challenges of starting a business, running a successful business, and developing exit strategies. We provide the professional expertise and guidance that every small business owner needs to flourish in today's competitive and ever-changing business world. We do not lend money to small businesses, however we work with the business owners and financial institutions to prepare documentation that lenders require for business loans. The SE Minnesota SBDC is operated by the Rochester Community and Technical College with support from the Small Business Administration, the Department of Employment and Economic Development, multiple regional partners and local funding sources. The SBDC provides the following resources to southeastern Minnesota area businesses:

Mission To promote STEM excellence in our K-12 schools. Vision Inspiring the future of a STEM ready workforce. Priorities Provide a greater understanding of STEM Forward purposes to stakeholders and increase utilization of resources. Develop more partnerships and relationships that add value for STEM Forward stakeholders. Deliver value by creating opportunities and promoting experiences that connect stakeholders with resources to engage students in STEM education..

Students in the Rochester, Minnesota, region can take advantage of an array of programs offered at Saint Mary’s. Accelerated learning and convenient scheduling make it possible to work full time and earn a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree.

The purpose of SMA is to expose untapped-potential male students to the college atmosphere, provide role models and other positive individuals to emulate so they will become productive citizens.

Minnesota was recently named the “Best-Run State” in the nation. Learn more about why our state is #1.

As active members in several local Chambers of Commerce, TAP regularly provides support to businesses, schools and nonprofits in navigating and recruiting a diverse workforce. Acquiring and retaining that diverse workforce is also key. TAP navigates the need for intentionality and respect in marketing products and services to diverse communities. As Diversity Navigators, TAP works alongside the organization to access their situation. We discuss the design, development and implementation of strategic and tactical plans reaching multiple ethnic, cultural and diverse communities We provide greater opportunities for businesses and organizations to meet EEOC guidelines and regulations. TAP, the conduit allowing each group to connect and maximize individual resources, human and financial, while increasing social awareness of the needs of diverse communities.

Toward literacy for all: Test: people of all ages to identify learning disabilities Tutor: individuals with specially trained therapists Train: educators to use the Orton-Gillingham approach Talk: to communities to raise awareness about dyslexia Teach: study skills sessions for middle and high school students Tend: an extensive lending library with specialized materials

United Way of Olmsted County unites people and resources to improve lives in the community with a focus on education, income, health, and basic needs – the building blocks for a good quality of life. We do this by convening the community to address key issues, collaborating to achieve a measurable impact, and connecting human and financial resources to achieve our mission. We invite you to join the movement. Give. Advocate. Volunteer. That's what it means to LIVE UNITED. Vision To be an agent of community change that inspires hope, creates opportunity, and champions people in need. Mission Uniting people and resources to improve people’s lives in our community.

University of Minnesota Extension discovers science-based solutions, delivers practical education and engages Minnesotans to build a better future.

The University of Minnesota Rochester offers students an unparalleled education, including an integrated, hands-on health sciences curriculum, personalized attention, and a learning experience that is truly one-of-a-kind. Immersed in the heart of one of the nation’s most health-focused communities, students engage with medical professionals on a daily basis and graduate prepared to transform knowledge into discovery in the ever-changing world of healthcare.

Wilder Research is part of the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, and shares the foundation's mission to enrich the lives of the vulnerable and disadvantaged. From our first study in 1917 to today, our research has focused on getting at the heart of community concerns and examining issues that are often overlooked or misunderstood. Our clients share our dedication. They include nonprofit agencies and service providers, government agencies, foundations, and policymakers. Each year, we issue about 250 reports that help these organizations better understand major social issues and how they can most effectively address them. We are committed to conducting research that is practical, meaningful, and useful. Being part of an operating foundation gives us an immediate link to service programs, and the unique opportunity to test and evaluate innovative programming. Whenever possible, we share the results of our studies so others can learn from them.

United Way Women's Leadership Councils are dynamic forces that have responded to United Way's call to action - to increase the number of volunteers focusing on this issue by one million - as we are committed to recruiting 100,000 volunteers. We know from experience that you begin volunteering to help someone else, and it ends up being you who is enriched in the end. United Way Women's Leadership Councils believe that when a diverse network of caring, powerful women join together to drive lasting change in their community, anything is possible! Change won't happen without you. You have the chance to be part of a movement—a movement which can raise our communities to new heights and make real change in children’s lives today and in the

Workforce Development, Inc. Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI) is an independent, non-profit agency with a long history of serving the needs of job seekers and employers in Southeast Minnesota. WDI is dedicated to developing and advancing the workforce to meet the current and future needs of the communities we serve. We work with thousands of people annually, serving 10 counties in Southeast Minnesota. Six of our ten locations include Minnesota WorkForce Centers where multiple agencies deliver related services for job seekers and employers. Every WDI location is staffed by experienced professionals who care deeply about the people and communities in which they live and serve.

AVID is not just another program… at its heart, AVID is a philosophy Hold students accountable to the highest standards, provide academic and social support, and they will rise to the challenge. AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and other postsecondary opportunities. Established more than 35 years ago with one teacher in one classroom, AVID today impacts nearly 1.5 million students in 46 states and 16 other countries/territories. View our AVID Snapshot.

Adults, 17 years and older, can improve their skills in reading, writing, math and computer. Face to face classes are available with a teacher, as well as computer-based programs. These classes can help you get prepared for college and/or employment. Hours: 8:30 a.m. -8:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Sponsored by a coalition of community organizations, this three day training will provided to 25-30 existing and emerging leaders with a particular focus on inviting participants from Rochester’s diverse ethnic and racial communities.

Many area Community Based Organizations(CBO) to their credit are embarking on DEI projects and seek friendly guidance how to get going. OpenBeam to help identify actions that area organizations may pursue to make impacts on area's DEI needs. OpenBeam to provide assistance in two ways : (1) OpenBeam's founder, Al Lun, will serve as Diversity Council ambassador to be a conduit of information sharing between the CBO's and Diversity Council. If requested, a DC staff person may also join in the effort. (2) OpenBeam's dmcbeam.org community assets database is made available to enable community resources connectivity in general.

Join the many students who have started their college career at Hawthorne Education Center! We offer unique enrollment options to accommodate our students with diverse experiences and needs. We also offer additional resources in the following areas: Applying for RCTC & for Financial Aid Career Planning and Job Placement Academic Support at both Hawthorne and RCTC

We are issuing this Request for Proposals to establish partnerships and offer core mission support for culturally specific organizations that advance the health, education, or financial stability of communities impacted most by the health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We will prioritize proposals from agencies serving and led by Black, Indigenous, people of color, and immigrant/refugee communities. Proposals from agencies serving and led by other communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 are also eligible to apply.

Proposed Mission Statement The mission of the Center is to provide educators and current and future learners an innovative training facility and outreach strategy in Southeast Minnesota which provide competencies and skills necessary to build a proficient and collaborative workforce for the future.

Need to close the disciplinary gap. Black and Hispanic students are referred to the office at a significantly higher rate when compared to white students and Asian students. Black and Hispanic students receive In-School-Suspensions at a significantly higher rate when compared to white students and Asian students. Black and Hispanic students receive Out-Of-School-Suspensions at a significantly higher rate when compared to white students and Asian students.

Strengthen community capacity for collaborative leadership, and Ensure succession of community leadership invested in multi-sector solutions to complex community issues.

Many best-practiced communities have implemented community web-based dashboards to provide a "read-out" of the health and wellness metrics of the community. DMCC's website is a push technology and not so much as social, collaborative virtual teaming site. Olmsted County, Mayo, OMG (and others) have just completed a community health study and published a report. We should go further and have a plan to be more agile and responsive in changing statistics by implementing a dashboard.

Rochester area is fortunate to have many private, public and non-profit organizations engaged in serving the community. To make these efforts even more effective, we need a "clearing house" or coordination hub to allow sharing of ideas, requirements and plans.

Every child and young adult succeeds cradle to career, through shared purpose, alignment and accountability among community partners This is the purpose of the Cradle to Career initiative in Rochester, Minnesota. Education is a powerful strategy to improve educational outcomes resulting in healthy individuals, families and community who have economic stability with productive careers and contribute positively to a civic and equitable society.

Increase access to and effective use of technological devices and programs among communities experiencing barriers in the Rochester area. To do this, we will generate immediate and longer-term solutions related to the following barriers to access: 1) technological devices/hardware with appropriate software installed (computers and tablets); 2) affordable, reliable internet; and 3) culturally appropriate education to support digital literacy.

That section will house programs focused on engineering, residential construction and horticulture, as well as a WSU STEM Village. That will require renovating and expanding the building. Construction is expected to start in June for this phase. Since the new building is valued at $5 million, this phase will presumably cost $1.5 million. The rest of the courses, such as manufacturing, health sciences and others, will be offered at the new C-TECH building when it opens in 2016. It will be connected to the Heintz Center via a 60-foot walkway.

Exploring provides exciting activities and one-on-one mentorship for youth looking to discover their future. Whether you’re a local organization looking to strengthen the community or a young person wanting to uncover the possibilities of your future, Exploring is a great place to start.

Each month during our District Family Engagement meetings, parents, administrators, community members, staff, and other stakeholders come together to share meaningful and exciting events happening throughout Rochester Public Schools.

Our Vision Every child has the academic, social and emotional skills to thrive in a globally-fluent world. Our Approach A seamless alignment of family, community and schools to ensure every child thrives.

Mission. The Global Connections Community enhances internationalization of the UMR student experience through intentional community development and support. Students who commit to and are selected for this special program are future health care professionals who seek to develop as global citizens, increasing cultural understanding, competency, connections, and knowledge.

Technovation is a 3-month program where teams of young women work together to imagine, design, and develop mobile apps, then pitch their “startup” businesses to investors.

Ensuring all Rochester youth graduate from high school ready for their next step

The Spark! workshops are a series of 13 lessons that build respect for human difference among K-12 students. Spark! is a partnership between the school district and the community. In our innovative model, trained community members representing the diversity of our community present workshops for each grade level at every school once a year. As students progress through their education, they begin with basic concepts such as 'same & different' and move to challenging discussions of discrimination and respect in areas such as disability, race, body size, social class, gender and sexual orientation, and religion.

ISEEK is Minnesota's comprehensive career, education, and job resource. Find out more about the website and its partners and policies. Download flyers and the ISEEK logo.

To develop local ACEs screening and intervention programs for children and evaluate the impact of these new intervention programs on the mental health and developmental trajectory in children.

Offered to RPS High School Students, incubatoredu is a year-long program that offers an authentic entrepreneurship experience. In the program, students have the opportunity to create and fully develop their own product or service.

A Place for All. Third Sector's shared space concept would provide a common entry point to community resources through its "front door" concept. Seeking 40,000 - 50,000 sf of public space for 3 core uses.  Community Cultural Center providing interactive gathering spaces for civic engagement, education, celebration.  Community Front Door offering a centralized entry point for individuals seeking access to community resources and activities.  Nonprofit COOP functions as the enterprise, funding general operations for the entire facility while creating operational efficiencies for NPOs.

Jeremiah Program Rochester-Southeast Minnesota launched its campaign for a campus in Rochester to serve 40 single women with children from Southeast Minnesota, with the assistance of a gift from the Sisters of Saint Francis, Rochester, MN.

A strategy to address the challenges and opportunities necessary to grow the Rochester region's economy. Create a regional brand and communications platform Create Leadership Teams to oversee development of the Rochester Area's target business sectors Formalize a best-practice startup acceleration program at the May Clinic Business Accelerator Develop a comprehensive graduate-retention program Identify, enhance and promote capital-formation resources Conduct a regional workforce gap Form a coalition to create a regional talent retention and attraction campaign Pursue regional transit service for high-volume weekday commuting periods etc ...

Today's youth face many challenges on their journey through adolescence and transition into adulthood. At Journie, we know that our youth are smart, creative, and curious. We see their limitless potential and aim to provide them with the skills and resources to envision and attain their ideal future. Journie is unique in its provision of high-quality, ongoing mentorship in addition to needs-based education and interactive learned experience. Our staff at Journie are culturally competent and can provide life skills based off lived experience. Journie focuses not only on personal development, but on building a supportive, vibrant and engaged community for our young people where they can be naturally expressive in a safe, non-judgmental space.

Leadership Greater Rochester is a comprehensive 10-month leadership development course created by the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce. The program’s mission is to develop emerging leaders through participation in personal, professional and community awareness activities designed to encourage individual responsibility for taking an active leadership role in the future vitality of the greater Rochester area. Active involvement in the class community impact project, reading for leading component, developing a personal mission statement and community board observations are additional requirements for graduation.

As part of the Rochester Community and Technical College outreach effort, Learning Is ForEver (LIFE) provides stimulating educational programs and encourages social and personal growth for life-long learners in our growing and diverse community. This is accomplished through a variety of affordable courses including lectures, discussion groups, day trips, and other learning opportunities in an accessible setting.

Identifying likely collaborators and affiliated programs/projects to invite to the event and to co-promote the program.

Depression and anxiety needs concise assessment at the outpatient setting. Some patients who receive care at outpatient clinics may be challenged with depression/anxiety and/or other mental health disorders as well as with chronic complex medical conditions. These patients may find it very challenging to manage both conditions. They may feel comfortable to talk about their medical conditions to their providers and not their mental health struggles. They may turn to under-reports or do not report their mental health struggles to their providers. The behaviors/attitudes of patients in under-reporting their mental health challenges may affect their general overall management of their health. I would like student(s) who are interested in this topic to do something along the lines of a qualitative interview with physicians and patients about barriers to the assessment and management of anxiety and/or depression in primary care. Student (s) may like to identify common themes in these barriers, which in turn, could lead to suggestible/recommendable ideas for intervention.

Health Disparities Research supports meaningful research to identify and address health disparities and to help ensure Mayo Clinic patients reflect the diversity of our communities.

Help at-risk students succeed in school and life.

Minnesota Compass is a social indicators project that measures progress in our state and its communities. Led by Wilder Research, Minnesota Compass provides nonpartisan, credible information and tracks trends in topic areas such as education, economy, workforce, health, housing, and a host of others. Data and analysis on www.mncompass.org gives everyone in our state – policymakers, business and community leaders, and concerned individuals who live and work here – a common foundation to identify, understand, and act on issues that affect our communities.

Throughout the year, the MN Cup and Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship, Carlson School of Management host multiple events that range in topics from marketing to raising capital. The audiences vary but include early stage entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs and/or students. If interested in this opportunity, please specify the topics you’d like to present and the audience you wish to speak to.

Our BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal): to transform Minnesota to the state with the highest reading proficiency with the fewest racial inequities in the shortest time imaginable. Our benchmarks of success are that every child is wired to read by age 3 and reading proficiently at grade level. We'll achieve it with a "fierce urgency of now."

P-TECH 535 is a pioneering education reform initiative created to prepare young people with the academic, technical, and professional skills required for high wage, high skills, and high need regional careers. This public-private partnership allows students to take high school and college coursework simultaneously while engaging in industry-guided workforce development in one of two pathways.

Constitutional amendment to make it a right for every child have access to quality education. Every child deserves a quality public education.

Create educational pathways to lead to livable wage jobs.

Ensuring all Rochester babies can start strong in life

Ensuring all Rochester babies can start strong in life

FINE brings together resources and workforce solutions from across an 11-county region in Southeast Minnesota that promote inclusivity. Training sessions will also be held for employers on best practices for hiring and retaining diverse employees.

Mayo Clinic Project SEARCH is for students with developmental cognitive disabilities who are in their last year of high school eligibility, between ages 18-21 and enrolled in Rochester Public Schools in Minnesota. The goal of Project SEARCH is competitive, integrated employment for each student intern. The Mayo Clinic Project SEARCH site in Rochester, Minnesota is a partnership between the Rochester Public Schools, Mayo Clinic, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Olmsted County Disability Services with supports from the Project SEARCH State Leadership Team.

n June 2019, we set a critical goal: By 2030, Minnesota State will eliminate the educational equity gaps at every Minnesota State college and university. It is a staggeringly ambitious goal and one that will require both intentional systems and culture change and innovation, as well as advocacy and leadership with partners and stakeholders across the state to accomplish.

Collaborating with RCTC to strengthen Career and Technical Education: The Perkins V Federal Grant for Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides funds for approved Career and Technical Education programs. In Minnesota, funds are distributed on the basis of state-approved career and technical education programs and appropriate teacher licensure. Programs are administered under Minnesota Rules Chapter 3505 and the federal Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V).

RISE for Youth is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Mayo Clinic and the Rochester branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) designed to help Black and underrepresented students transform themselves from youth with potential to competitive and empowered talent entering the workforce. The program aims to create new pathways for success by providing students with critical educational and leadership skills, training and long-term mentoring for successful careers in health care, science and beyond.

The RPS SAFE (Student and Family Engagement) Program is a college and career readiness program that meets the social-emotional and academic needs of Hispanic, African Heritage, and other students of color with risk factors. This program supports successful transitions to high school and post-secondary education through empowering middle school and high school youth to develop college, STEM/CTE (career and technical education), social-emotional, and life skills as they work on their evolving career roadmaps.

Race Exhibit becoming a travelling show at SE MN to spark awareness and conversations about race.

Our goal is to equip people with the knowledge and skills to feel confident in volunteering to serve our community and the many nonprofits and government committees seeking diverse voices and representation.

Rochester Family Literacy is: Parent Education Adult Education Early Childhood Education Parent & Child Time To enroll in Rochester Family Literacy, you will need to make an appointment for a home visit.At this appointment, you will fill out an application and possibly set up placement testing. After the home visit, we will contact you to let you know if you are eligible for this new program.

The initiative is a timely response to recent incidents in Rochester that targeted Black and Brown community members, underscoring the need for systemic change and proactive community engagement. By addressing issues like financial literacy, housing access, and personal development, the Love Wins initiative seeks to uplift and unite the community while building resilience in the face of adversity.

Plans are in motion for Rochester Public Library to begin a study of a two-floor addition to the downtown location, a renovation that would nearly double the facility in size, and cost an estimated $47 million to $55 million.

Per RPS: "We are currently in the third stage of strategic planning. This stage develops a plan that addresses the action (the 'how') and measurements ('how well are we doing') to meet the strategic objectives. You are now invited to nominate yourself, or others, to be part of the third stage of strategic planning by serving on the Measurement Team or an Action Team."

Rochester Reading Champions is a forward looking community program that started in summer 2014. It brings trained volunteers with a passion for literacy, together with members of our community who are struggling to read, and lack means to access help.

Our city has undertaken a broad array of initiatives to create a bright future for her citizens and constituencies. These should be guided by a clear, optimistic, aspirational vision. 2050: Far enough for limitless possibilities; close enough to begin today to serve Rochester’s next generation and beyond. Vision 2050 Steering Committee guides this initiative A large volunteer group will put “Vision in Action”, using co-design to engage the community to share ideas and priorities for Rochester’s future.

The club provides an anchor and sense of belonging to a group of students who often felt adrift and disconnected from school. But the weekly meetings are only one element of the club, which tries to build a network of support and accountability around the students. The club has its own rules. To be in Sister Save Sister, each student must find a mentor among the JM staff. Students are to be accountable not only to themselves but to each other. If a sister goes astray, set her right. If a sister is roaming the hallway when she should be in class, tell her where she ought to be.

Training SLCC provides students with 12 weeks of in-depth training. Defining bullying and cyberbullying Reporting bullying incidents Prevention & intervention Understanding biases, stereotypes, and prejudice Unconscious biases Mindsets Microaggressions Race and privilege Gender and sexual expression Interfaith conversations Mediation and conflict resolution Becoming changemakers Role playing: safe ways to intervene Restorative practices: healing the hurts

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The Rochester Early Childhood Education Hub works to bridge at-risk children and families with existing educational service providers.

The Village - Where We Grow Together! The Village Community Garden & Learning Center is a new community garden opening this 2019 growing season. The focus of this garden is to grow together as a community that comes from many parts of our world, and to learn about each other's traditions in food, arts, and culture. Thank you to Rochester Home Infusion for donating 11 acres for this project, and to our many partners at Diversity Council, Olmsted County, U of M Extension, Rochester Farmers Market, UMR, and RCTC. We are excited to share this new community asset with the city of Rochester and surrounding communities. This season will focus on the establishment of the garden through development of water resources, fencing, funding for event resources, and building our community of gardeners. We look forward to growing together!

Ensuring all Rochester children are ready for success in kindergarten

UMR CONNECTS What defines a life stage? Are life stages concrete or unique to each individual? How do we grow and mature, and what is the process of aging? What shifting needs and issues arise at different life stages? Explore these questions at UMR CONNECTS this month! Supporting the University's overall mission of public engagement and outreach, UMR CONNECTS is a free weekly professional speaker series connecting the Rochester community and visitors to speakers and panels on a variety of engaging topics. For more information, visit the UMR CONNECTS website.

UMR campus expansion to accomodate about 1,500 students initially. In its foundational years, UMR forged partnerships with the Mayo Clinic and other institutions to offer distinctive health sciences and biosciences education that prepares students for a broad spectrum of current and emerging careers, ranging from patient care to pure and applied research. UMR matriculated its first class in 2009 and currently serves approximately eight hundred undergraduate and graduate students. In 2009, UMR prepared a master plan that envisioned an “Education District” in downtown Rochester that would foster collaborations in learning, research, and industry; and in the process contribute to the regeneration of downtown through the campus’ physical design and successful integration with the city.

Our bonding request is a bold, responsive plan to renovate three buildings and environs (Wabasha Hall, Wabasha Rec and the Cathedral School) into an Education Village of the future that will be designed with integrated, flexible, state-of-the-art learning and teaching spaces. Labs, classrooms, offices, meeting and community spaces will take a cohesive, sensible form and provide space for the extraordinary preparation of extraordinary teachers and school professionals.

Demographic differences (e.g., ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, gender, sexuality, religious, linguistic, and physical/cognitive) characterize members of our social and professional communities. The Multicultural Education Certificate Program is designed to prepare professionals to work more effectively with diverse clientele within their respective education, health, law enforcement, social service, faith, non-profit, arts, military, business and industry sectors throughout Olmsted and Winona counties. This certificate program provides participants with the opportunity to both analyze their own cultural experiences and work more closely with both clientele and their communities to examine how services can be provided in a more equitable manner.

School boards in each district across the state must establish an advisory committee that will: • Involve the community during plan development. • Include members that reflect the diversity of the district and its schools. • Make recommendations to the school board on rigorous academic standards and student achievement goals and measures.

This initiative takes a comprehensive approach to anti-bias education by providing programming that addresses the needs of the entire school community: students, staff, and parents.

Courage Retreat for deepening interpersonal skills and relationships, making good decisions, and empowerment to stand up against the crowd. A day to inspire students to follow their hearts instead of the crowd, use courage and make responsible decisions despite their fears.

A mediation program offered by Mediation and Conflict Solutions (MCS) for RPS students