21. Mercury In Schools concerns in the public school system, and general precautions to mercury, mercurycontainingchemicals and mercury-bearing equipment from minnesota schools. http://www.p2pays.org/mercury/school.htm

Introduction to Mercury General Information Health and Environment Mercury in Households ... FAQs and Related Links MERCURY IN SCHOOLS Schools do not constitute one of the largest sources of mercury to the environment. However, they are places where mercury and children may come together, and where appropriate health and environmental protection behaviors should be modeled. Schools can also be catalysts for reducing mercury in homes of their students (and staff). Most high schools and middle schools have had one or more mercury spills General Sites for Information on Mercury in Schools Where is Mercury Found in Schools? How to Conduct an Audit ... Case Studies Listed below are Web sites, fact sheets, articles, case studies and worksheets to aid in the understanding of mercury and its impact on schools. The links will appear in a new browser window. General Sites for Information on Mercury in Schools Full Title: Mercury in Schools Full Work Author: Abstract: This Web site gives a comprehensive look at mercury in schools. The site covers such topics as where mercury can be found in schools, why mercury is important, what to do when mercury spills, mercury at home, tools for assisting in teaching about mercury, successful school mercury programs, and information on current legislation concerning mercury in schools.

22. Bell Museum Of Natural History: For Kids And Schools... general INFORMATION Summer means icecream cones, boat rides, waterslides, and thereturn of filled with great summer fun on the University of minnesota campus http://www.bellmuseum.org/camps.html

Bell Museum Summer Camp Brochure 2003 Summer Camp Registration Form (Acrobat PDF) General Information Prices Lunch Camp Hours ... New This Year! GENERAL INFORMATION: Summer means ice-cream cones, boat rides, waterslides, and the return of Bell Museum Summer Discovery Day Camps. These popular week-long camps are packed with hands-on projects that encourage kids to explore the fields of science, art, and technology. Plus, Bell camps are filled with great summer fun on the University of Minnesota campus. All camps include field trips, a swim at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center, and the use of many other University of Minnesota facilities. Camps are taught by Bell Museum education staff and are designed to coincide with parents' schedules. Campers are dropped off between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and picked up between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. For a five to ten dollar weekly fee, extended care is also available for an extra half-hour before and after camp. Lunch is not provided, so campers should always bring a bag lunch. PRICES: 1st-6th Grade: Cost per camp Museum members Non-members 1 camp 2 camps 3 camps Kindergarten: (Members) a.m. or p.m.

23. Phorum - MnSTA ForumForum List Physics, Posts 0, Last Post Physics in minnesota schools. general,Posts 7, Last Post 0917-02 1254. Any topics in science education. http://mnsta.org/BaP/phorum/index.php?f=4

24. Legislative Initiatives have greatly benefited the students of minnesota by freeing up design is similar tothe schools' arrangement of in the use of extensive general fund resources http://www.mnservcoop.org/legislative_initiatives.htm

- Minnesota schools and communities need connectivity to the information highway. The Minnesota Service Cooperatives' support permanent state funded electronic connectivity to schools. Each school district and Service Cooperative need a minimum level of connectivity should be a T1 or equivalent. Each school building and Service Cooperative office should have Internet access provided under this provision. Insurance Issues - The Service Cooperatives will continue to provide health insurance pools to assist schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies. Seventeen years ago, Minnesota schools began cooperating to provide health insurance pools through the Service Cooperatives. These pools have dramatically lowered the administrative costs of insurance. These documented savings have greatly benefited the students of Minnesota by freeing up more money for direct instruction. The pools were developed in an open competitive marketplace. They continue to operate that way today through voluntary participation. The pools are locally governed, by the members, with input from labor/management advisory committees. The past few years, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies, have joined together to provide insurance pools. They have saved additional money by cooperating to provide health insurance. Their design is similar to the schools' arrangement of regional pools, governed locally with input from the members.

25. ISD77: Mankato Area Public Schools: Finance Sense accounting for the rollins to the general education formula, K as a growing numberof individuals, recognize minnesota for its good schools, well-educated http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/budget/financesense1.php

Budget The $ and Sense of School Finance Who pays for public education? How much has the basic general education funding allowance increased over the past ten years? The most significant component of the General Education Revenue Formula is the basic allowance which currently provides $3,964 per pupil unit. It is the basic allowance that is of greatest interest and concern, because every district and every student benefits. The basic allowance represents the minimum level of funding for schools. From the 1991-1992 school year through 2000-2001, the formula appears to have increased by 30 percent, from $3,050 to $3,964 per pupil unit. Those numbers can be misleading if one fails to consider the following: $39 is an actual increase in 2000-2001, but is specifically designed to staff development. After accounting for the roll-ins to the general education formula, K-12 funding has increased 21% between 1991 and 2001. During that same ten-year period the consumer price index has increased by 23.5 percent. The basic funding allowance currently produces less money in inflation adjusted dollars than it did ten years ago, even though the costs and responsibilities of public education have grown. Who benefits from public education?

26. ISD77: Mankato Area Public Schools: Finance Sense allocate does not increase the general per pupil home heating bills are multipliedfor schools proportionate to heat, even though many of minnesota’s school http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/budget/financesense2.php

Budget Fact or Fiction About School Finance? Fiction The state might direct more dollars toward education to provide relief to local taxpayers. The revenue of the district does not increase, but locally property taxes decrease. On occasion, the legislature increases funding to school districts, but it designates how those funds must be spent. Money provided for class size reduction is an example of this. Additional dollars were provided to school districts by the state, but they were available only for class size reduction in grades one through three. School district budgets are insulated from cost increases that are experienced by homeowners and businesses Fiction School transportation costs are impacted by the same variables that affect you when you fill your vehicles at the gas pump often to a greater degree, because of the size of vehicles used to transport students. Double-digit increases in health care and insurance costs translate into increased district costs or reciprocal decreases in employee compensation benefits. Fiction Fiction Minnesota has the highest taxes in the country.

27. Green Building Resources For Schools IPM in schools minnesota Department of Agriculture The MDA has extensive Effects,and Alternatives to Pesticides in schools US general Accounting Office http://www.moea.state.mn.us/ee/greenschools.cfm

OEA Homepage Environmental Education Clearinghouse OEA Grants ... No Idling: Clean Air Resources Key EE Resources GreenPrint Report Card on Environmental Literacy Natural Wonders: EE for Early Childhood Sustainable Building for Schools Sustainable building addresses the environmental issues associated with conventional school buildings. Sustainable buildings are healthy buildings with good indoor air quality and lighting. They are energy-efficient, use natural resources in an efficient manner, and are operated and maintained in an environmentally friendly fashion. Sustainable buildings utilize non-toxic options for finishes/materials, cleaning supplies, pest management, and grounds maintenance. These resources on sustainable building are intended to introduce school administrators, facilities staff, and teachers to the spectrum of sustainability possible within schools. The list includes general resources, teaching materials, and links to case studies. Reference copies of these resources are available in the OEA's Education Clearinghouse. Call to set up an appointment for assistance, 651-215-0232 or 800-877-6300, or email at

28. IPM: Integrated Pest Management minnesota Department of Health, Model Pesticide Notices and Memorandum to schools,www.health.state.mn.us/divs/ eh/esa/hra general resources. http://www.moea.state.mn.us/ee/ipm.cfm

OEA Homepage Environmental Education Clearinghouse OEA Grants ... No Idling: Clean Air Resources Key EE Resources GreenPrint Report Card on Environmental Literacy Natural Wonders: EE for Early Childhood Integrated Pest Management (IPM) In Minnesota, the Janet B. Johnson Parent's Right to Know Act of 2000 requires that parents be notified when pesticides are used in schools. Routine pesticide use is typical in schools across the country. Many parents and educators are concerned about pesticide use in schools because of potential health effects, including cancer, neurological effects, and birth defects. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an alternative approach to controlling pests using the most appropriate and least hazardous techniques. Preventing pest infestations in the first place is stressed. The main elements of a good IPM program are: Monitoring to establish whether there is a pest problem Identifying the causes of the pest problem Addressing the causes by changing conditions to prevent problems Utilizing pest suppression techniques, if necessary, that are based on mechanical and biological controls.

29. Peterson's: Private Schools, Boarding And Day: Schools With A Postgraduate Year , general Search, is available in Peterson's Private Secondary schools 20022003 VermontSaint John's Preparatory School, Collegeville, minnesota Saint Mary's http://www.petersons.com/PSchools/select/pspgs.asp?sponsor=1

30. Peterson's: Private Schools, Boarding And Day: Special Needs Secondary Schools , general Search, The Cedars Academy, Bridgeville, Delaware CEDU schools, RunningSprings Atlanta, Georgia Calvin Academy, Mounds View, minnesota The Carroll http://www.petersons.com/PSchools/select/pssns.asp?sponsor=1

31. Minnesota FoodShare Resources For Schools And Civic Groups Hunger Facts 2002 general facts about hunger poverty in minnesota. Last updated12/02. Updated numbers for the full year (2002) will be available 2/03. http://www.gmcc.org/foodshare/MFS.general.html

What is Minnesota FoodShare? : Background information on Minnesota FoodShare; how we got started, who we are, etc. : six-page announcement of the 2003 Campaign and order form for novelties and posters. Cash or Food? : Discusses the benefits of hosting a drive for cash during your March Campaign. Creative Ideas : Creative ideas for planning successful food and cash drives. Culturally Specific Shopping List : List of culturally specific foods that are needed by food shelves that serve diverse populations. Hunger Curriculum : A step-by-step curriculum for middle- and high-schoolers designed to teach students about hunger in Minnesota. Fill a Grocery Bag for a Hungry Family : Flyer which features a "shopping list" of items commonly needed by food shelves. Blank grocery bag image : image of a bag full of groceries with room to print or write your own message. General Planner : Planning guide for hosting a successful March Campaign. Hunger Facts 2003 Updated 2/03.

32. Education Minnesota Outlines Vision For Great Public Schools in the quest to offer every minnesota student a world other elected officials andthe general public to achieve the optimal results in our public schools.”. http://www.educationminnesota.org/index.cfm?PAGE_ID=6736

33. Education Minnesota Outlines Vision For Excellence In State Public Schools other elected officials and the general public to optimal results in our public schools.”Schaubach said Education minnesota’s 2003 legislative goals will http://www.educationminnesota.org/index.cfm?PAGE_ID=6805

34. CROET: Mold Health And Safety Resources Fact Sheets and general Information. Investigating Molds in minnesota schools http//www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/indoorair/schools/index.html(minnesota Dept http://www.ohsu.edu/croet/exposure/mold.html

Your browser does not support script HOME ABOUT FACULTY RESEARCH ... SEARCH Mold Home Hazards Email this page to a friend. Order a free copy of the article, "Molds in Our Indoor Environment" featured in CROET's Newsletter Vol. 9, No. 1, 2001. Questions about chemicals in the workplace? Contact CROET's Toxicology Information Center Subscribe to our online newsletter. More info... Please select About this site Link to us Suggest a link Linking criteria ON THIS PAGE: General info In your home/IAQ Mold allergy Schools ... MEDLINE Search In the News October 27, 2002 Adverse Human Health Effects Associated with Molds in the Indoor Environment http://www.acoem.org/guidelines/article.asp?ID=52 (American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine) Fact Sheets and General Information Mold Glossary http://www.aiha.org/governmentaffairs-pr/html/mold-glossary.htm (American Industrial Hygiene Assoc.)

35. Elementary Programs & Curricula the Humanities Commission began supporting minnesota schools that use implement CoreKnowledge in their schools. technical support and general information for http://www.minnesotahumanities.org/Teachers/elementary.htm

Core Knowledge American Indian Studies Spring and Summer 2003 seminars announced! K-6 Research Project In response to teacher demand, the Minnesota Humanities Commission is developing specific programs to meet the humanities needs of elementary schools. In 2002-2003 MHC will focus its K-6 work in these areas: support for schools using the Core Knowledge Sequence , development and promotion of American Indian Studies in the Elementary grades, and a K-6 research project to determine the broader humanities needs of elementary educators. Core Knowledge In 1998 the Humanities Commission began supporting Minnesota schools that use the Core Knowledge Sequence as their humanities core curricula in grades K-8. Core Knowledge is a program based on the idea that to achieve academic excellence, greater fairness, and higher literacy, elementary and middle schools need a solid, specific core curriculum to help children establish strong foundations of knowledge, grade by grade. We currently work with more than thirty schools that use this content-rich scope and sequence to improve teaching and learning in the humanities.

36. Trio -- Upward Bound Public schools; Urban Concerns Workshops; The Jostens Foundation; minnesota I Havea Dream Foundation; U of M Center for Urban Regional Affairs; U of M general http://www.gen.umn.edu/programs/trio/upward_bound/Default.htm

Staff: Mercy Das-Sulc Julie Durrett Shani Greene Anita Macias-Howard Ann Loring Andrew Reichert Anthony Scott Ann Vogt Aloida Zaragoza Address: 2 Appleby Hall 128 Pleasant St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Phone: Fax: Upward Bound Serves Upward Bound has served 105 high-potential, low-income and minority students from Minneapolis public high schools each year since 1965. The current target schools served are Minneapolis North, South and Edison High Schools. Upward Bound Objectives To improve students' academic skills through intensive classroom instruction To provide educational opportunities not usually available to low-income youth To motivate students through successful high school graduation and matriculation to a post-secondary education institution To further students¹ personal, social, cultural and academic development To enhance the academic relationships between students, parents and the high school staff members Upward Bound Offers A six-week residential academic summer camp with emphasis on basic and higher level skill improvement in reading, math, composition and study skills as well as academic enrichment classes, including career development, college and financial planning.

37. Links general Legal Links. National Bar Associations. minnesota Bar Associations, minnesotaMinority Bar Associations. minnesota Law schools http://www.mwlawyers.org/Links/default.htm

Home About MWL MWL Leadership Join MWL ... Community Resources Links Contact MWL Links to Useful Resources General Legal Links Women in the Legal Profession Links Other Sites of Interest - Coming Soon General Legal Links National Bar Associations American Bar Association National Lawyers Association Minnesota Bar Associations Minnesota State Bar Association Hennepin County Bar Association Ramsey County Bar Association Minnesota Minority Bar Associations Minnesota American Indian Bar Association Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (Minnesota chapter) ... National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (National organization) Minnesota Law Schools: Hamline University School of Law University of Minnesota Law School University of St. Thomas School of Law William Mitchell College of Law Minnesota Courts: Minnesota Supreme Court Minnesota Court of Appeals Minnesota State Court System Minnesota Government State of Minnesota Governor's Office Minnesota House of Representatives Minnesota Senate ... Hennepin County Law Library Minnesota Law Related Organizations: Board of Professional Responsibility Consumer Protection Office Minnesota Continuing Legal Education (MNCLE) Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA) ... Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association Law-Related Sites and Organizations: LawMoose: Home of the Minnesota Legal Web Minnesota Legal Services Coalition Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers National Law Library (a subsidiary of Internet Law Library) ... National Consumer Law Center, Inc.

38. Minnesota investment be made for all minnesota schools to provide exist as a catalyst to implementingtechnology in schools? Content and general comments info@ncrel.org http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/pbriefs/94/94-3mn.htm

NCREL's Policy Briefs Toward a Technology Infrastructure for Education: Policy Perspectives I Report 3, 1994 Previous section Next section Contents Pathways ... home page Minnesota Few concerted efforts at comprehensive education technology planning and/or infrastructure are being made in the state. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is beginning to re-initiate its efforts. Local Efforts Each district is responsible for planning. Those with Interactive TV (about 34 co-ops) do work together in long-range planning. State Efforts State efforts have focused on the Internet. About 1,000 schools are participating in a two-year demonstration. The MDE also is taking the lead for Mastery/Outcome software. A plan will be ready by August 1994. Financial Aspects Few, if any, new dollars are available. The SEA is requesting eight staff positions to help schools plan distance education and computer networks. Key Groups in Educational Technology Higher education has taken the lead in telecommunications networks and lines for data, video, and voice. K-12 will ultimately cooperate with these agencies. Senator LeRoy Stumpf of Thief River Falls is the primary legislative person interested in technology. His area of concentration is higher education. Both Senator Stumpf and the MDE want K-12 to piggyback with higher education.

39. Charter Schools LegislationPolicy Briefs:deliver In all other cases, the teachers are at will employees. In general, charter schoolemployees must be certified in those schools operated by minnesota. http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/pbriefs/97/97-1leg.htm

NCREL's Policy Publications Charters in Our Midst: Charter Legislation and Contacts in the NCREL States Previous section Next section Contents Pathways ... home page As mentioned previously, five NCREL states (Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin) have charter legislation. Major components of each state's law are included here. For the complete legislation or more information, use the state contact names and Internet addresses provided. Brief information on the status of choice or charters for Iowa and Indiana also are included. ILLINOIS State Contact: Sally Vogl Illinois State Board of Education 100 North First Street Springfield, IL 62777 E-mail: svogl@spr6.isbe.state.il.us URL: http://www.state.il.us/Gov/press/charter.htm Major Components of the Illinois Charter School Law (Article 27A of the School Code) Illinois's 1996 charter law allows 45 charter schools: 15 in Chicago, 15 in the counties surrounding Chicago, and 15 elsewhere. While this cap on the number of charter schools in Illinois is fairly restrictive for such a large state, it is not unusual. Many states limit the number of charter schools initially. A local school board must approve the charter school, although the board's decision can be appealed to the state board. The state does not provide funding for start-up costs. However, the Illinois State Board of Education received a federal grant of $788,000 per year (for potentially three years) to stimulate and support the establishment of charter schools.

40. Archive Collection - Committee Hearings Legislation and Veterans Affairs, The Senate Agriculture, general Legislation and 2003,Education, The Committee hears testimony on successful minnesota schools. http://www.senate.leg.state.mn.us/media/archive/2003/committee/

General Info District Finder Visiting the Capitol Citizen's eGuide Youth Pages Glossary Employment - - Senate Offices- - Majority Caucus Minority Caucus Independent Caucus Secretary of the Senate Senate Counsel and Research Senate Staff Directory - - Schedules - - Weekly Senate Schedule Television schedule Orders of Business - - Publications - - New Laws Bill Introductions Fiscal Policy Analysis Tax Policy Analysis Senate Briefly Journals Fiscal Review Senate Rules Joint Rules Minnesota Senate Media Coverage Archive Collection Back to Live Broadcast Coverage and Archive Web Streaming House and Senate Television Schedule January ... Civic Education April 2003 Back to top SF No. Committee Hearing Date Committee About the Debate and Video Coverage Duration Wednesday April 9, 2003 Commerce and Utilities The Senate Commerce and Utilites Committee discussed three bills, including the Senate omnibus energy bill.

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