OHE April News Update
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*April 2025*
In this Issue:
* Institutions, organizations can apply now for the Student Parent Support Initiative [ #link_4 ]
* Choosing Between a Two-Year and Four-Year College: What You Need to Know [ #link_5 ]
* "They're In...Now What" Recording Available [ #link_1 ]
* Your path to teaching in a classroom simplified! Introducing TeachMN [ #link_3 ]
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Institutions, organizations can apply now for the Student Parent Support Initiative
Supporting the needs of pregnant and parenting students to achieve in higher education, institutions and organizations can apply now to receive funding from the Student Parent Support Initiative. A competitive grant program, administered in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health, the initiative will fund services to support the academic goals, health and well-being of parenting students in Minnesota.
Eligible services include program development, start-up of on-campus childcare, student parent data collection and evaluation, scholarships for student parents, and other support services that provide access and eliminate barriers for parenting students.
Over $2.6 million is anticipated to be available in grant funding, with contracts to cover a two-year period. Eligible institutions and organizations are invited to apply by May 29.
*Learn More → * [ [link removed] ]
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Choosing Between a Two-Year and Four-Year College: What You Need to Know
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Deciding what comes after high school can feel overwhelming. With so many options available, it’s easy to feel stuck before you’ve even started. One of the biggest choices you’ll make on your higher education journey is whether you want to attend a two-year or four-year college.
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there is a right choice for everyone. The latest blog from MyHigherEd breakdowns some of the pros and cons to help you make the best decision for you.
*Read the Latest MyHigherEd Blog → * [ [link removed] ]
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"They're In...Now What" Recording Available
If you are a parent or guardian of current 12th grade students heading to college this fall. This webinar is for you!
This session covers some of the key conversations to have with your child before they start college. From understanding finances, to navigating a college campus, to making sure your child knows how to do their laundry, we will help you feel prepared to send your child to college!
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*Watch → * [ [link removed] ]
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Your path to teaching in a classroom simplified! Introducing TeachMN
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Teachers matter! In fact, teacher quality is the #1 in-school factor that affects student learning—and qualified teachers make a lifelong impact. And Minnesota needs more educators. According to a 2024 report, the state will need 18,000 new elementary school teachers and 14,000 high school teachers over the next decade.
That's where TeachMN comes in. TeachMN's mission is to end the statewide teacher shortage and help talented people from all backgrounds enter the profession.
Here are some of the tools and resources offered, *all free*:
* Articles and videos about teaching
* Step-by-step guides to get licensed
* Advice from licensing experts
* Financial help for your training
* Connections to local teaching programs
* Help applying to teaching programs and jobs
* And more!
TeachMN is spearheaded by the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, in collaboration with TEACH.org.
*Explore → * [ [link removed] ]
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OHE in the News
* New Grant Supports MSU Student Parents Balancing School and Family | The Reporter [ [link removed] ]
* College enrollments increased in fall 2024 despite recent challenges | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis [ [link removed] ]
* Everyone is ‘college material’ | Winona Post [ [link removed] ]
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