“Every new American carries their version of the “American Dream”. The majority of those who come to MORE have overcome great difficulties to get here and dream of a new and better life for themselves and their children. One of the most recently arrived groups, the Karen people, an ethnic minority from Myanmar (Burma) speak of not being allowed to claim Burma as their country, nor Thailand where they were refugees. They deeply desire to have a country they can call home and are deeply grateful that the United States gives them this opportunity. They are eager to adjust and contribute to their new community.”
-By a MORE Community Member
“I have been at MORE School for only one month. I hope to learn to speak better. I need to learn math so I can know how much change I should get back at stores. I want to learn writing.”
-By Chue Yang
“I’m coming to MORE School because I needed to learn English. The teachers teach me how to read, write, and speak. Also MORE School helped some students got a high school diploma, and go to college, and offering some jobs to the students. For several years I learned a lot of new things at MORE School. I got a job, got driver’s license. Before I couldn’t do anything by myself, because I didn’t understand. Now I can do whatever should I do. I’m so grateful to Minnesota government for giving me the opportunity and provide MORE School for adults. I so appreciate the MORE School teachers. You are wonderful!!!”
-By Fenge Deng
“My name is Ping. I’m from China. My school is helping in different ways. It helps students who are looking for a job. Our school doesn’t have hungry students, because we always have something to eat in the break time. Out school received coats, food, furniture, etc….from companies or persons. The school gathers things and opens on Friday for food and Saturday for everything for the neighborhood. If we don’t we rides for the furniture, the school staff will solve this problem. MORE school isn’t just a learning school. It also is a place open to everyone who wants help can get it from here.”
-By a MORE Community Member
“I am Firmly New. I move from Thailand refugee camp. I am studying at MORE school. My teachers taught writing and speaking. They helped me apply for a job. My teachers taught how to fill out form and helped my problem that was a letter for Ramsey County. MORE school provides every student study opportunities. My teachers are very kind and friendly. I thank all my teachers. In MORE school my teachers are work together and work heard. Every weekend on Friday and Saturday they gave me ctolhs and foods. May God bless you all.”
-By a MORE Community Member
“I came from South Vietnam. I have been here since 1994. I was a English student at MORE school since 2002. MORE school is a small school, English school. All students in MORE school are immigrants, they came from all countries on the globe. MORE school is as a small United Nations. I love all classmates in MORE school. All my classmates came from 5 countries of the earth. I never have discrimination, all student are friendly and respecting each other.”
-By a MORE Community Member
“All teachers are very nice. My English teacher Sister Denay is a nicest teacher, she is an older sister but she has a heart of gold. Mother Theresa was a super-mother in India country, Sister Denay is a super sister in MORE school. I learned English at MORE school five years ago, I tell the truth.”
-Dong Nguyen – 83 years old.
“I feel so happy to find MORE Multicultural school because MORE school is the school where I learned my first words in English. In there I study English, read, and write. Now I feel stronger and more secure. MORE school is the best place for me and for all immigrants because they have a very nice organization. The people who are working there are very kind. I love MORE SCHOOL. I love my teachers I love all immigrants because all are my brothers and sisters.”
-By Paula Ruiz
“MORE has changed my life a lot. The school is my second family. They helped me with my problems. They are always there for me with an open heart. It is a small place but they do big things for many people. They don’t care about your religion or what country you come from. They help everybody.”
-By Zaytuna Ali
