Earlier this week, MPR News published a story on the graduation gap in Minnesota highlighting the changes that need to take place to support students in the classrooms.

Educational Psychology professor, Michael Rodriguez, Ph.D., was quoted in the story and addressed the problems of the educational system and its foundation built upon exclusivity.

Dr. Rodriguez works to address problems in the education system in Minnesota related to the achievement gap and educational equity and offer opportunities for leaders and educators to come together to address issues and create change in the classrooms.

In June 2016, The University of Minnesota will host a two-day conference addressing the issues in education. The conference will bring together leaders, researchers, policy makers and non-profit organizations committed to improving educational equity. Find out more about the Educational Equity in Action conference.