'Mr. Mark' is a star
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
'Mr. Mark' Thompson from Como Park Elementary in St. Paul was named one of this year's "American Stars of Teaching" by the U.S. Department of Education for his work with Hmong English Language Learner students. The award specially recognizes one teacher from each state and the District of Columbia who achieve goals set by the federal No Child Left Behind Act. MPR's Perry Finelli spoke with Mr. Mark Thompson.
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
