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In Focus: Back to school, are the kids alright?

An In Focus conversation on mental health with a focus on BIPOC students heading back to school with guest Derek Francis, manager of counseling services at Minneapolis Public Schools.
by Rachel Yang

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'A very difficult decision': Minnesota schools divided on masking

'A very difficult decision': Minnesota schools divided on masking

Most Minnesota school districts are only recommending, not requiring masks. Administrators say they worry about what the divide on masking will mean for keeping kids safe and maintaining enrollment.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Natalia Benjamin becomes first educator of Latin American heritage to win Minnesota Teacher of the Year

Natalia Benjamin becomes first educator of Latin American heritage to win Minnesota Teacher of the Year

Natalia Benjamin, who teaches English language learners and ethnic studies at Century High School in Rochester, made history Wednesday night when she became Minnesota Teacher of the Year. She is the first winner of Latin American heritage.
by Becky Z. Dernbach

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Rochester high school teacher named MN Teacher of the Year

Rochester high school teacher named MN Teacher of the Year

An English language and ethnic studies teacher at Century High School in Rochester has been named the Minnesota Teacher of the Year for 2021. Natalia Benjamin is the first Latinx educator to receive the award.
by The Associated Press

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How to keep your child safe from the delta variant

How to keep your child safe from the delta variant

Some public health experts are also parents of little kids, and have to strategize to keep those too young to be vaccinated safe from getting or spreading the delta variant. Here are their tips.
by Pien Huang

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