Global Classrooms: Minneapolis-St. Paul

St. Paul is the capital of Minnesota, a progressive and prosperous state that has been recognized time and again for the high quality of life it provides for its citizens. The state is consistently ranked among the country's healthiest places to live.

St. Paul may be best known for its snow-covered trees and brisk winter winds, but there is also a warm spirit of cooperation between academia and business, a zest for innovation, and an educated and productive workforce at the heart of Minnesota's capital city.

Residents of St. Paul believe a strong education is the first step to a fulfilling life and have made Minnesota's educational system into a national model for success. 90 percent of all St. Paul residents over the age of 25 have a high school diploma and the state has the lowest high school dropout rate in the United States. In addition, Minnesota boasts 52 public and 61 private institutions of higher learning.

Photos from Minneapolis-St. Paul Conference

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Quick Facts about the Global Classrooms Program

• Established in 2004;
• United Nations Association of Minnesota has worked with UNA-USA to implement the program locally;
• Serving 20 Schools in Minneapolis St. Paul
• University students from  the University of Minnesota and Augshurg College volunteered to serve as members of the Model UN conference staff.

SponsorsGlobal Classrooms: Minnesota-St. Paul would like to thank Merrill Lynch, Global Classrooms Global Sponsor, UNA-Minnesota, Augsburg College, and Hamline University. Thanks to their commitment, UNA-USA is able to educate thousands of young students around the world about global issues through the Global Classrooms program.

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