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The board acted a day after John Engler said he'd step down next week amid fallout from remarks he made about some victims of former sports doctor and convicted sexual abuser Larry Nassar.
APM Reports documentary: 'Hard to Read: How American Schools Fail Kids with Dyslexia'
An APM Reports documentary explores why some children's learning disabilities aren't identified and remedied, and how improving things for dyslexic kids could help all students learn to read better.
APM Reports documentary: Teaching Teachers
Wednesday's documentary looks at the importance of a good teacher, and has some tips from Japan about teacher training and re-training on the job.
Alexa can help kids with homework, but don't forget problem-solving skills
How do virtual assistants like Alexa affect children's learning experiences? Some experts say easy answers delivered by technology can hurt the development of problem-solving skills in kids.
Boosted by a Walz, teens press new governor on climate change
Dozens of teenagers packed the governor's office on the third day of the new administration, asking for 100-percent renewable energy, no new pipelines and greenhouse gas emissions regulations.
Inside a Minnesota high school where climate change is the focus
Apple Valley high school students are learning science that could help save themselves and future generations from the worst of climate change's impending effects.