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Amid AI boom, U of M computer science majors shift focus

Amid AI boom, U of M computer science majors shift focus

The head of the University of Minnesota’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering says he’s seen a dip in enrollment in the past few years after 15 years of extreme increase.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Minnesotans backed more than half of school finance requests

Minnesotans backed more than half of school finance requests

More than 60 percent of the school districts asking voters to approve funding questions got support on election night. Districts requesting help with day-to-day operating costs and smaller capital projects were more likely to see approvals.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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North Star Journey Live: Is college still worth it?

Climbing tuition costs and hefty student debt took the shine off a college education. Is college still worth it, or should high school students consider other post-secondary options? North Star Journey Live hosted a panel with Sahan Journal to talk with young adults and school counselors about the value of a college degree.
by Nina Moini and Kelly Gordon

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Minneapolis teachers file intent to strike notice; contract talks continue

Minneapolis teachers file intent to strike notice; contract talks continue

The intent to strike notice starts a countdown to a possible strike as early as Nov. 11. The union said there was still “plenty of time” to reach a deal that negotiations were continuing Friday afternoon.
by MPR News Staff

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Election spending spikes for school board races in Anoka-Hennepin district

Election spending spikes for school board races in Anoka-Hennepin district

Six candidates are vying for control of three seats on the six-member Anoka-Hennepin School District board. Campaign money is flooding in from unions and national political groups in what are supposed to be nonpartisan, down-ballot contests.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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University of Minnesota says it will stop hosting high school graduation ceremonies

University of Minnesota says it will stop hosting high school graduation ceremonies

The University of Minnesota says it will no longer rent facilities on its Twin Cities campus for high school graduation ceremonies, a change that has left many area school districts searching for new venues for next spring’s ceremonies.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis Public Schools superintendent responds to teacher strike vote

Minneapolis Public Schools superintendent responds to teacher strike vote

Pay disparity for adult educators are among the main issues in dispute during the last seven months of contract negotiations. To get the school district’s perspective, Minneapolis Public Schools superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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State settles with Osseo school district over student sexual harassment case

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights says an assistant principal in the Osseo school district sexually harassed a fourth-grade student. The agency is requiring the district to pay the student more than $61,000 and apologize.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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