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Five tips for talking to kids about climate change
Teaching and talking about climate change can be scary, overwhelming and politically controversial. But it doesn’t have to be.
St. Paul Public Schools settles teacher retaliation lawsuit
The school system has agreed to pay a black teacher $525,000 to settle a 2017 whistleblower lawsuit that accused the district of retaliating and forcing him to quit because he criticized its racial equity policy.
‘We’re all behind’: Schools, parents struggle to rein in teen vaping
A wave of reports tying vaping to lung damage has administrators and parents sounding alarms as the school year begins. Some school leaders say the problem has morphed into a time-consuming disciplinary issue.
Brainerd School Board president questions teaching evolution to students
The theory of evolution and whether or not it should be taught to Brainerd School District students popped up during a board meeting this week.
Minnesota district uses student voice to combat racism
Many Minnesota schools have had reports of racist incidents in recent years. One district in North St. Paul is taking a new approach to addressing racism.
New St. Thomas dean ready to take on region's diverse health care needs
MayKao Hang’s life experiences were vital to her as CEO of the Wilder Foundation. They’ll be equally important as she prepares to take over as founding dean of the University of St. Thomas College of Health.
When school safety becomes school surveillance
More and more schools are investing in technologies that scan social media posts, school assignments and even student emails for potential threats. Privacy experts say the trade-offs aren't worth it.
Colleges could do more to help student parents pay for child care, watchdog says
More than 1 in 5 college students are raising kids, and access to child care is one of their biggest barriers. A new report finds many don't know they can apply for help from federal financial aid.