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‘A ray of hope’: As neighborhood rebuilds, south Minneapolis high school celebrates its seniors

‘A ray of hope’: As neighborhood rebuilds, south Minneapolis high school celebrates its seniors

"We have families that are experiencing a lot right now. I think this graduation is a ray of hope amidst a lot of that," said Raquel Gudiel, director of college counseling at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in south Minneapolis.
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U of M president calls for in-person classes to resume in fall

U of M president calls for in-person classes to resume in fall

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel will recommend regents reopen the U to in-person instruction and reopen residence halls, dining facilities and other campus services for the fall semester, within public health guidelines.
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The pandemic is driving America's schools toward a financial meltdown

The pandemic is driving America's schools toward a financial meltdown

With state income and sales tax revenues crashing, one expert predicts, "We're about to see a school funding crisis unlike anything we have ever seen in modern history."
by Cory Turner

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'Kindergartners are huggers': A teacher stays connected in a virtual classroom

'Kindergartners are huggers': A teacher stays connected in a virtual classroom

Minnesota schools will end the year with students and teachers separated. For many teachers, losing physical contact with students is the hardest part of distance learning. Moorhead kindergarten teacher Karla Brewster talked about maintaining relationships with students in a time of distance learning.
by Dan Gunderson

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In a pandemic, technology helps tribe reconnect with Dakota language

In a pandemic, technology helps tribe reconnect with Dakota language

Members of the Prairie Island Indian Community say there’s a silver lining for their heritage in this chaotic time. By moving Dakota language classes online, they are attracting more tribe members than ever. 
by Catharine Richert

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Congress gave colleges $14 billion. Here's where it's going

Congress gave colleges $14 billion. Here's where it's going

Like so many sectors of the economy, higher education is taking a big hit from the pandemic. The U.S. Department of Education has so far distributed more than $10 billion in relief funds to colleges.
by Elissa Nadworny

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Girl Scout camps in Minnesota canceled for the summer

Girl Scout camps in Minnesota canceled for the summer

“Making the decision to cancel camp was honestly one of the hardest things I’ve done in the 26 years I’ve worked at Girl Scouts, because girls in the out-of-doors is core to what we believe in,” said Leigh Ann Davis, CEO for the Lakes and Pines council.
by Emily Bright

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Minnesota schools allowed to reopen for summer: Here’s what it means

Minnesota schools allowed to reopen for summer: Here’s what it means

K-12 schools will be allowed to open their doors to students for a hybrid model of in-person and distance learning starting this summer. Gov. Tim Walz has given the go-ahead for summer school, day camps, and district-based child care as long as they can follow public health guidelines on sanitation and physical distancing.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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