Too often we hear disparaging remarks about the role of big business in our
society and in our fair city... big is bad, small is good, too many
subsidies, corporate welfare, etc. Well, for those of you who don't
subscribe to MPS Board of Education Summary e-newsletter, I thought I'd pass
this little tidbit along telling of how mighty Cargill is helping our local
schools and kids... food 4 thought if you will...
>>CARGILL GRANT PROJECT: The Cargill Foundation works with Minneapolis
Public Schools on several different programs, including:
*Cargill Scholars: the Cargill Foundation is investing $5 million over
five years to work with 50 children in third grade. This program helps
prepare these students for a successful high school experience, with a
long-term goal of enrolling students in secondary education.
*E-mail mentoring program at Olson Middle School - the e-Mentoring
program between Olson and Cargill connects 300 students with corporate
volunteers through e-mail. It engages almost half of the Olson students
and approximately 10 percent of Cargill's Twin Cities' workforce.
*Schools First grants involve three Minneapolis Public Schools - Jordan
Park, North Star and Sanford. These grants fund initiatives that will
improve student achievement and increase school/family collaboration.
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In addition, I know that Cargill has provided additional support to
Southwest HS over the years. If anyone at Cargill is reading this list...
please pass along our thanks (mpls-issues) for their continuing,
demonstrated interest in helping Minneapolis Public Schools and our kids.
It's nice to hear good news every now and then!
Michael Hohmann
13th ward
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