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Governor Tim Pawlenty visits Kennedy High School
Governor Tim Pawlenty visited John F. Kennedy High School Friday, March 23, to broadcast his "Good Morning, Minnesota" radio show.
He chose Kennedy High School because the school provides students with rigor, relevance and results by offering both Advanced Placement and Career and Technical Education opportunities for students. Through Advanced Placement and Project Lead The Way programs, students can earn credits for post secondary education. The Governor's State of the State address in January included a proposal for 3R schools.	Gov. Tim Pawlenty broadcast his "Good Morning, Minnesota" radio show from Kennedy High School Friday, March 23. Download and listen to the "Good Morning, Minnesota" radio show at Kennedy High School here.
These types of educational offerings provide excellent student results, to help move on to education after high school at four-year colleges, two-year colleges and technical colleges. The Governor defines the 3Rs as follows: Rigor: Curriculum with embedded standards, assessments and program outcomes and taught by licensed, highly qualified teachers. Relevance: Opportunities are provided to coordinate rigorous curriculum with authentic learning experiences. Examples: SkillsUSA, Mentorships, Internships, academic competitions, National Honor Society. Results: Engaging students in their full educational potential, leadership abilities and in the future, contributing to their communities. Schools offering the 3Rs help to provide access for all students to programs that provide college credit opportunities such as Advanced Placement, Post-Secondary Enrollment Options and Project Lead The Way, post-secondary credit for programs such as automotive, concurrent enrollment and apprenticeships. The options for students to earn college credit in high schools are very broad and available in many program areas. Chopper project to be a class next year, provides relevance
Governor Tim Pawlenty reviewed the Chopper motorcycle that Kennedy students built as a class and afterschool project. The Chopper will become a Project Lead the Way course in 2007-08 providing the relevance and articulated post-secondary credit that meets the Governor's 3R proposal.

Mayor Gene Winstead checked out the students' work before the Governor's radio show Friday.

Students interview the Governor for their student broadcast.
Kennedy Senior Tess Erickson was interviewed by Governor Tim Pawlenty on her experience as an Advance Placement Scholar. While in school, she earned credits that will either transfer to the college she attends or allow her to move into more advanced classes in college.