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Striking St. Paul teachers returning to contract talks Thursday

Striking St. Paul teachers returning to contract talks Thursday

The educators union said late Wednesday its leaders will return to the bargaining table at 8 a.m. Thursday as their strike against the city school district enters its third day.
by MPR News Staff

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Academic discipline: It’s different for black girls

Academic discipline: It’s different for black girls

In Minnesota, young black girls are about 8.5 times more likely to be suspended than their white female peers — much higher than the national average, according to a report from the National Women’s Law Center. A documentary called “Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools” debuted last year and brought national attention to the issue. Two community leaders explore how they are trying to address this issue.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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When should schools close for coronavirus?

When should schools close for coronavirus?

Closing schools can slow the spread of disease and, in turn, save lives. But it also causes huge disruptions, especially for children who depend on the free and reduced-cost meals they get at school.
by Cory Turner and Anya Kamenetz

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U of M suspends campus classes, moving instruction online over COVID-19 fears

U of M suspends campus classes, moving instruction online over COVID-19 fears

University of Minnesota leaders said Wednesday the system is suspending in-person instruction on its campuses and moving to online instruction as a precaution against the disease. The state’s system of two-year colleges and regional universities hasn’t yet decided to move classes online.
by MPR News Staff

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Strike leads to search for child care for St. Paul parents

Strike leads to search for child care for St. Paul parents

Parents are bracing for no school in the coming days. The city says some buildings will be open to serve meals to children who are on free and reduced-price lunch.
by Nina Moini

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St. Paul classes canceled as city’s public school teachers strike

St. Paul classes canceled as city’s public school teachers strike

Thousands of union teachers and other school staff headed for picket lines Tuesday morning after overnight contract talks failed. The district superintendent says no new talks are scheduled and school remains canceled indefinitely.
by Tim Nelson and Elizabeth Shockman

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Nicholas Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn on the humanitarian crisis in America

Nicholas Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn on the humanitarian crisis in America

Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn speak at the Commonwealth Club of California about their new book, “Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope.”

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Mediation continues between St. Paul teachers, district

Mediation continues between St. Paul teachers, district

Monday marked the sixth straight day of negotiations between district officials and the St. Paul Federation of Educators. The union says there has been no significant movement on bigger contract issues, including additional resources for mental health needs and special education. Talks will continue into the night, with picketing scheduled to start Tuesday if no agreement is reached.
by The Associated Press

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Another day of contract talks for St. Paul teachers yields little progress

Another day of contract talks for St. Paul teachers yields little progress

Officials with St. Paul Public Schools and the union representing its educators continued talks this weekend aimed at averting a strike scheduled for Tuesday. But as of Sunday afternoon there were no indications an agreement was close.
by Mike Moen

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Tiny trees and hot glue guns: Behind the scenes with the nation’s Rube Goldberg champs

Tiny trees and hot glue guns: Behind the scenes with the nation’s Rube Goldberg champs

A team of Chatfield High School students are the two-time reigning high school champions of national Rube Goldberg Machine contest. They're hoping for a third consecutive national win in April — but first they have to figure out how to turn out a light.
by Catharine Richert

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