Comments for EMID Families

Comment on Testimony of Kristin Konop to the Integration Revenue Replacement Advisory Task Force, 1/10/12 by Tricia Gallahue

Tricia Gallahue — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:02:40 +0000

WOW! A testimony to be read again and again............! awesome!

Comment on Testimony of Kristin Konop to the Integration Revenue Replacement Advisory Task Force, 1/10/12 by Peggy Palumbo

Peggy Palumbo — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:27:51 +0000

“Not a diverse school, an integrated school”. There’s the key right there. Well said, KK!

Comment on EMID Board Considers New Proposal from Superintendents by Janae Peterson

Janae Peterson — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:51:17 +0000

I just wanted to thank the families and the organizers of the EMID SOS website for their support through this ever changing situation with the school board / superintendents. Your efforts to keep the Harambee Teachers feeling supported has been appreciated. As well as your efforts in providing accurate and timely communication to other families in the district. Thank you for all you have done and are doing to continue to keep the two schools in operation in upcoming years!

Comment on Pioneer Press: east metro magnet schools face closing by c.anderson

c.anderson — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:07:35 +0000

Thank you Mary, for keeping the focus on integration. The state of MN is facing a problem in this area with the potential to lose support financially as well as politically to work for equity in education through integration. Our current struggle may seem small to the collaboration and to legislators who are thinking about larger numbers. We are a place that can encourage and continue the tough conversations!!

Comment on Pioneer Press: east metro magnet schools face closing by Doug Kleemeier

Doug Kleemeier — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:55:04 +0000

Mr. Robicheau does not sound like someone who is working for EMID. In fact, the comments he makes portray him as someone working AGAINST EMID. I am sure he can defend his comments by saying he is merely stating facts... but when you just have a few comments to make the facts you choose to share reflect what your position is. He chooses to share “facts” that argue why the schools should close. His job as the superintendent requires him to be an advocate for our programs INCLUDING our schools.

Comment on Saint Paul Public School board discussing EMID, 10/4 by efc

efc — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:17:01 +0000

By the way, Mary Hess took great notes at this meeting and they are now available at http://www.emidfamilies.org/sos/111004notes along with Robicheau’s slides.

Comment on Pioneer Press: east metro magnet schools face closing by Erin Phillips

Erin Phillips — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:09:44 +0000

Sending my daughter to Harambee in the 1st grade was the best decision I have made for her. When she went to our local school she was struggling and now she is in the 4th grade and excelling. And not only does she do well in school but she loves it, which really is something to be excited about. She doesn’t want to miss a day, she loves being smart and I really never have to fight with her to do her homework. I truly believe in my heart that Harambee and the staff have everything do with that. They have helped her self-esteem and become the wonderful child and student she is. I also have a Pre-K daughter who I know needs to have Harambee in her life. Please save our school!!

Comment on Testing Comments by efc

efc — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:26:33 +0000

but isn’t super neato just a tad redundant?

Comment on Testing Comments by efc

efc — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:26:13 +0000

Agreed, neato.

Comment on Testing Comments by Jena

Jena — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:24:03 +0000

Super neato!