ST PETER — To the casual observer, Gustavus Adolphus College student Esther Mulder’s two-year commitment to help struggling kids in an inner city school in Florida may seem like a lot of time to give.
Mulder, who is one of nine Gustavus graduating seniors accepted into the Teach For America program, says it probably isn’t enough.
“You’re going to these schools where kids are at such a disadvantage ... Two years is almost not long enough,” said Mulder of Coon Rapids. “I believe education is the key to solving a lot of our social problems.”
Teach For America is a national corps of recent college graduates of all academic majors who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools. The organization’s mission is to build the movement to eliminate educational inequity that exists along socioeconomic and racial lines.
Gustavus’ acceptance rate this year of 30 percent surpassed last year’s and, in fact, soared beyond the national average of 20 percent. The college had more seniors accepted into the program than any other private college in the state.
For complete story, see the Wednesday, May 28, print edition of The Free Press or sign onto our e-edition.
Click here to access Free Press e-edition
Local News
Related Photos
Nine Gusties in Teach for America
Two-year committment to teach in impoverished areas
- Local News
-
-
Highway 93 near Henderson reopened
Highway 93 reopened.
-
Helicopter pilot hospitalized after crash near Delavan
Pilot remains hospitalized after crash near Delavan Friday.
- Storms prompt flood concerns
-
Suffering in Silence, Part 3: Core services remain, but professionals are spread thin
When Irvin Schaefer left the hospital, the first thing he did was sign up for day treatment. It’s a kind of step down from the hospital for people who aren’t ready to live on their own.
-
Highway 14 detour getting later start
The upcoming detour of all Highway 14 traffic on the west side of North Mankato will be a bit of a doozy, but the good news is that it's starting later than anticipated.
-
New rules reality hits Hiniker Pond
The new rules for Hiniker Pond met with some consternation over the weekend, but not everyone was unhappy.
-
(VIDEO) Memorial Day Observances in St. Peter and Mankato
Memorial Day observances were held to honor America's war veterans throughout the area on Monday.
-
Minn. Weather Service warns of river, land floods
The National Weather Service in Minnesota is warning that heavy rains could cause flash flooding in parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and flooding in some Minnesota rivers.
-
Suffering in Silence, Part 2: Denial, wishful thinking fuel stigma
Psychologist: There is now more public acceptance of mental illness and people are more ready to accept help
-
Grave task holds great meaning
Nita Aasen completes cemetery records, reinforces bonds
- More Local News Headlines
-
Highway 93 near Henderson reopened
Sister Says She Reported Brother in Patz Killing
Patz Suspect's Sister: I Went to Police in 1980s
Diplomatic Expulsions Follow Fresh Syria Report
15 Dead in Northern Italy's 5.8-magnitude Quake
Angry Birds Spreading Their Wings
Witness Describes Fla. Face-chewing Attack
Man Falls Off Crane, Dies After Police Standoff
Russia Condemns Ally Syria Over Massacre of 108
Dairy Farm Uses Chiropractor to Help Cows
Unexpected Smog in Pristine National Parks
Air Canada Plane Makes Emergency Landing
New Ticks Spread Across Southeast, Diseases Rise
Bring Your Own Tech Programs Charge Up Students
Pope's Butler Vows to Help Vatican Investigation
Mother of Allegedly Abused Girl Denies Claims
Raw Video: 19 Dead in Qatar Shopping Mall Fire
Service Dogs Help Wash. Soldiers Battling PTSD
Raw Video: Heckler Bursts in on Blair Testimony
Japan Farmers Plant, Seek Radiation-free Rice
