Lara BergmanAnd How Are the Children?The Masai people in Africa greet each other with a simple question: “Kasserian Engeri?” It means, “And how are the children?” This is a…Sep 3Sep 3
Lara BergmanLiteracy in MPS: It’s Science, But It’s Not Rocket ScienceI was recently at a community event and someone asked me what can be done to address the educational disparities between white students and…Jul 18Jul 18
Lara BergmanPRIDE in MPSAs Pride Month comes to an end, I am both filled with hope and uncertainty. Pride is a celebration and a declaration of love for the…Jun 28Jun 28
Lara BergmanReal Talk: School Closures and Consolidations in MPSAt the May 28th MPS School Board meeting during the final reading of next year’s budget, current District 6 School Board Director Ira…Jun 17Jun 17
Lara BergmanThe MPS Budget: Who’s Leading? And What About the Kids?Our public schools are facing unprecedented financial challenges. St. Paul closed six schools within the last two years and now plans to…Apr 21Apr 21
Lara BergmanI’m an Early Childhood Educator. This is what that means.One of the first things you will learn about me, right after the fact that I’m a mom, is that I’m incredibly proud to be an early…Apr 19Apr 19