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Paying for school is on the ballot this year across Minnesota

Paying for school is on the ballot this year across Minnesota

Minnesota is holding an off-year election on Tuesday, and there’s a lot at stake for its public schools. Here’s what you need to know about what’s on the ballot in Minnesota when it comes to paying for schools.
by MPR News Staff and Elizabeth Shockman

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New tax credit for ag land might help rural schools increase funding

New tax credit for ag land might help rural schools increase funding

Schools in rural districts have struggled to pass property tax increases to pay for new schools at least in part because farmers have often opposed big property tax increases on farm land. A new tax credit will significantly reduce the share farmers pay, and rural schools hope the change will make it easier to replace aging buildings.
by Dan Gunderson

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Ask a 'sotan: How much playtime do young kids need?

Ask a 'sotan: How much playtime do young kids need?

For young school students, a Minnesota parent wants to know whether 30 minutes of recess and only one or two days of PE is enough to help with their development, especially in a colder climate where outside play is limited.
by Mike Moen

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Chicago teachers strike ends after 11 days without school

Chicago teachers strike ends after 11 days without school

Chicago teachers and the nation's third-largest school district reached a labor contract deal on Thursday, ending a strike that canceled 11 days of classes for more than 300,000 students.
by The Associated Press

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23 senators demand investigation into mismanagement of student loan program

23 senators demand investigation into mismanagement of student loan program

The senators are calling on the nation's stop consumer protection agency to investigate a loan servicer for the troubled student loan forgiveness program for public service workers. The senators, all Democrats, include Sherrod Brown, Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
by Chris Arnold and Avie Schneider

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In Minnesota libraries, community is part of the collection

In Minnesota libraries, community is part of the collection

Libraries in Minnesota offer an ever-expanding catalog of resources and services. At the Rondo library in St. Paul there are story times in several different languages, a book, vinyl and DVD collection and reference librarians prepared to help with anything — really anything.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Pay plan proposed for Minnesota college athletes

Crafted after recent California legislation, the bill would allow college athletes to earn compensation for their names, images and likenesses.
by Tim Pugmire

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Wisconsin school breaks up lunchtime cliques with assigned seating

Wisconsin school breaks up lunchtime cliques with assigned seating

The school is trying to take anxiety out of the lunchroom experience. It has assigned seating with a teacher at each table. Officials say it improves school culture. Others aren't so sure.
by Emily Files

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