— Minnesota Events This page updated:  January 12, 2007 Watch out for Baby Ed in Minnesota this session! (Baby Ed = an education system for children 0 to-5 years old.) What do you think of a government curriculum for all child care and early childhood programs? What about an approved curriculum that is required in order to be certified? What about an early childhood curriculum that is based on the federal standards on Civics and Government established by the Center for Civics Educations (CCE)? (See "Civic Virtue and National Standards") What about required visits to your home by state employees that includes extensive data collection on your home and your family? What about the government being the primary authority over the values your child learns? Last year the proponents of an expansion of government over the care and direction of children from birth through age 5 were deeply disappointed. They will be back with new federal money and intervention. Baby Ed is Goal 1 of Goals 2000, the goal of putting government in charge of children, and calling it "school readiness." (See, "Goal #1 of Goals 2000 comes to MN Legislature,") PLEASE PAY ATTENTION to this vital issue. Note the House hearing on January 30th. Monday, March 18th Rochester, Minnesota 7:00 p.m.     The 'unknown" federal education system     Why parents need to advocate for their child's public education     How the new structure is affecting parental involvement     Inner workings of a school board. Kathryn Green Parent and School Board Member of Austin, Minnesota Many schooling issues are on the table at the legislature in St. Paul. They affect the education of your children, your grandchildren or children you intend to have. This forum promises to open your eyes and maybe even scare you a bit. Rochester Public Library Free of charge Questions & answers will follow. Sponsored by TEA of Minnesota (Taxation and Education Accountability of MN) Contact TEAofMN@juno.com or visit the TEA of MN website: http://www.geocities.com/TEAofMN Wednesday, March 20th Mankato     The South Central School-to-Work Center, SC Technical College,     SC Workforce Council, SC and Cannon Valley Tech Prep Consortiums,     SC Carl Perkins Consortium, and Dakota River Lands SC Tri-County     and Waseca County School-to-Work Partnerships are sponsoring a     SCHOOL-TO-WORK conference.     "Making Connections"     March 20th     8:15 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.     South Central Technical College     North Mankato Conference Center     1920 Lee Boulevard National speaker, J. D. Hoye, President of Keep The Change, Inc., will speak at 5th Annual Making Connections Conference. Hoye is the former director of the National School-to-Work Office, out of the federal Department of Education. Registration fee is $25, which includes materials, lunch, breaks and parking.' Preregistration is required. REGISTRATION DEADLINE, MARCH 13th (tomorrow) Go the their website: http://www.scstw.org/ for more information. Click on News and Events from the menu. Why attend? Just last week another state senator told us she doesn't see STW happening in the schools. Is this amazing? Right before our eyes there is an entire infrastructure and conferences in Minnesota featuring nationally recognized STW speakers, and our legislators don't know this is happening in Minnesota? Or that STW has "sunsetted?" This is a way to personally hear from the promoters and a chance to express your personal objections. Please let us know if you expect to attend. We encourage you to go! Saturday, March 23rd 11:00 a.m. - noon     Michael Chapman on Phyllis Schlafly's radio show     Topic: Implementing the School-to-Work system in all 50 states If your local station does not carry the Saturday Schlafley show, go to their website for live coverage: http://www.eagleforum.org/ Friday, April 5th Roseville     Michael Chapman will present a "Restructuring Education" seminar. 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Bethany Baptist Church Intersection of Cleveland and Skillman Roseville Free of Charge Thursday, April 18th 7:30 p.m.     Michael Chapman     "Guinea Pig Kids" Way of the Cross Church/Northside Christian School 804 131st Avenue N.E. Blaine Using state and federal documentation, Michael J. Chapman, a historian and education researcher, will explain how education is being transformed away from a broad-based academic foundation, towards work-based training that turns our schools into a "Human Supply Chain" under a centrally planned economy. Mr. Chapman's presentation will help citizens understand the philosophy behind Minnesota's Profile of Learning and School-to-Work system, how these laws will affect ALL citizens from "cradle to grave" and how the current education law actually forces every classroom to adhere to the system. He will also offer solutions. For directions, call 763-755-3993 RADIO EDUCATION WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on KKMS Radio 980 AM in Twin Cities metro and surrounding area. "In Focus" with Joyce Harley will keep you up-to-date on some of the most pressing education issues: Small Learning Communities, Baby Ed, federal mandates, testing and assessments, home school and private school issues with the new education system, the new federal curriculum, the federal workforce system and what parents and citizens can do! Hear from parents, teachers, school board members, business owners, legislators, and education groups. COURSE DESCRIPTION: WORLDVIEWS AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION by Bob Frey All classes offer 12 CEC hours for educators. AREA SCHEDULE: (All presentations are open to the public. Available pre-registration is encouraged.) ------------------------------------------------------------- New Hope Baptist Church (also offers 12 CEC hours). No pre-registration available. Seminar presented at: Sun Path Elementary School 2250 E. 17th Ave, Shakopee, MN Sundays, March 17, 24, 2002, 5:00 to Approximately. 8:00 PM nightly. Nursery will be provided. For mailer or additional information, contact Pastor Larry Duffer at 952-736-2126. ------------------------------------------------------------ Norwood Young America Public Schools April. 15,16, 18, 22, 6:30-9:30 PM. Contact Ms. Julie Kuenzel 952-467-7390 for registration. ------------------------------------------------------------- Chaska Public Schools April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 6:30-9:30 PM. Contact Ms. Allison Rudy 952-556-6200 for registration.