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St. Paul principal confronts a new kind of bully: Student homelessness
Ryan Vernosh's recent scramble to find a home for one of his students and their family left him frustrated and angry. "No child should have to question where their head's going to lay down at night."
Minnesota's new ed chief doesn't want to arm teachers
Mary Cathryn Ricker, a former teacher, disagrees with a Trump administration guideline for school safety that includes arming school personnel.
Rhodes scholar and 'Dreamer' fears he can't return to U.S.
He became the first "Dreamer" to win the prestigious Rhodes scholarship. The 22-year-old, who lives in New York City, risks not being allowed back in the country if he enrolls at the University of Oxford in England in the fall.
Minnesota education chief's 5 lessons learned
State Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius steps down soon after eight years overseeing Minnesota public schools. She's visited classrooms across the state, and she said there are a few things Minnesotans should know.
African American Studies celebrates 50 years at the U of M
This year marks the 50-year anniversary of the start of the African American Studies department at the University of Minnesota. The University established the department in 1969, but only after pressure and protests from black student activists.
Warren MacKenzie, world famous potter, dies
Warren MacKenzie's ceramic pots are sought after by collectors and museums, but he said he was proud of being able to sell them for daily use, on the honor system.
Determined to seek an education, teens in Syria create their own school
With their city in ruins and little international help, a group of teenagers decided to take matters into their own hands. They recruited teachers, found a building and set up classes for themselves.