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Minneapolis educators' strike continues; classes canceled for a sixth day
Minneapolis Public Schools canceled classes for a sixth day Tuesday, amid the ongoing strike by the district's teachers and support staff. Tuesday morning marked one week since educators started walking picket lines.
Officials with the Robbinsdale school district say they are "disappointed, but not surprised" that the New Prague school district reported an investigation could not substantiate reports of racist taunts at a high school basketball game in February.
School officials in New Prague say independent investigators have reviewed video of a February basketball game that allegedly included racist taunts against a visiting team, and say they don't believe the taunts happened.
Better air in classrooms matters beyond COVID. Here's why schools aren't there yet
Boosting ventilation and filtration not only lowers the risk of transmission, it's also linked to higher test scores and better health. But making upgrades is more complex than it sounds.
What Minneapolis teachers are asking for, and why the district says it can’t afford it
The Minneapolis Public School district and its teacher’s union are at an impasse in negotiations. Here’s what they say is keeping them from reaching an agreement.