Midday

Monday, November 22, 2010

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

Milken Award-winning teachers share their tips
Two Minnesota elementary school teachers received the prestigious Milken Award. They join Midday to talk about what makes an effective teacher.11:00 a.m.
Guests
Carolyn Ruhnow: 5th grade teacher, Rice Lake Elementary School in Lino Lakes.
Jennifer Mitchell: Curriculum and instruction director and former third grade teacher, Sojourner Truth Academy, a Minneapolis charter school.
More from MPR
2 Minn. teachers win $25,000 award (11/16/2010)
Some districts see benefits in four-day weeks (11/18/2010)
Student survey: More college plans; less drinking, exercise (11/15/2010)
Schools work to enroll minority students in AP classes (11/09/2010)
Resources
about the Milken Award
about Carolyn Ruhnow
about Jennifer Mitchell
Judges, money and politics: A good mix?
Recent Supreme Court decisions have made judicial elections more expensive and potentially more partisan and controversial. A panel of experts discusses how Minnesota should maintain an impartial judiciary.12:00 p.m.
Guests
Eric Magnuson: Former Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court. Now attorney in private practice, and is part of the Emmer gubernatorial recount attorney team.
Greg Wersal: Attorney and frequent candidate for Minnesota Supreme Court.
Gary Borgendale: Local ministry director for AM980 KKMS radio
Sarah Walker: Chief operating officer at 180 Degrees, Inc
Larry Jacobs: Moderator. Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute.
More from MPR
Forum to look at the state of judicial elections (11/18/2010)
Judges in Iowa lose seats over same-sex marriage ruling (11/09/2010)
Minnesota Court of Appeals gets new chief judge (10/14/2010)
Test of cameras in Minn. courts clears hurdle (10/12/2010)
Essayist puzzles over down-ballot election races (10/11/2010)
GOP Supreme Court candidate tests new freedoms (10/04/2010)
Resources
University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute