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Detroit Lakes school board advances new policy amid rainbow sticker fight

Detroit Lakes school board advances new policy amid rainbow sticker fight

The Detroit Lakes school board is moving forward with a broader “viewpoint neutrality” policy that critics say is intended to remove rainbow safe-space stickers from classrooms, despite ongoing lawsuits and strong public opposition.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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The Education Dept. hasn't been dismantled. It's become more inefficient, staff say

The Education Dept. hasn't been dismantled. It's become more inefficient, staff say

Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and making it harder to serve students.
by Jonaki Mehta and Cory Turner

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Private equity tapping into popular autism therapy, report finds

Private equity tapping into popular autism therapy, report finds

Journalists with the education news site The 74 found private equity is playing a growing role in Applied Behavioral Analysis, which has become the most common form of autism therapy. Critics say the treatment can be ineffective and harmful.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Fewer skipped meals, less stigma: New data on the impact of Minnesota’s universal school meals

Fewer skipped meals, less stigma: New data on the impact of Minnesota’s universal school meals

A trio of new studies shows Minnesota’s universal school meals program is providing a sense of relief to Minnesota families and students who are no longer skipping lunch and worrying less about family budgets.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Detroit Lakes banned rainbows in school. But they’re still up, for now

Detroit Lakes banned rainbows in school. But they’re still up, for now

The Detroit Lakes School Board voted to remove rainbows from district schools this summer, angering many in the community and sowing confusion over its legality and implementation. This week, the board is discussing a revised resolution.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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What 15 years of data show about post-high school pathways for greater Minnesota graduates

What 15 years of data show about post-high school pathways for greater Minnesota graduates

New research from the Center for Rural Policy and Development analyzed the academic and career pathways of greater Minnesota high school graduates from 2008 to 2013.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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