The CEHD Partner Network hosted a special event at the Wellstone Center in St. Paul on February 7. The annual gathering brought together school partners and University faculty and staff to improve teacher preparation and P-12 student learning.  

Justice Alan Page (pictured) served as special guest and inspired educators through his stories and commitment to providing a quality education for all Minnesota students. CEHD’s J.B. Mayo, Jr. and Annie Mason led presentations on supporting queer students in Minnesota and on supporting preservice teachers’ understanding of white supremacy, racism, and their functions in education. School partners and CEHD faculty/staff engaged in discussions on supporting preservice teachers to inform continuous improvement in areas such as supporting students with mental health needs, using classroom management techniques, and using digital and interactive technologies to support learning. The afternoon ended with sessions on trauma-informed schools and teacher resiliency, both presented by school partners in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

In attendance were 38 school-based educators (teachers, principals, coaches) and 37 University faculty and staff.  

The event was organized and presented by the Office of Teacher Education in conjunction with the School Partner Network Advisory Board. This advisory board includes principals, teachers, and HR representatives from partner districts along with faculty and staff from CEHD.