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Student arrested after bringing gun to St. Paul school Tuesday

Student arrested after bringing gun to St. Paul school Tuesday

School leaders discovered a student had brought a gun to Johnson Senior High School in the morning. Officials say the incident shows district safety procedures worked as designed to protect students. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Out to Lunch: Mankato East High School principal works to center student voices

Out to Lunch: Mankato East High School principal works to center student voices

Akram Osman was a graduate of Mankato East High School, the school he now leads. He credits his own principal at the time for valuing his voice as a student and pushing him to pursue a path in education.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Dyslexia: Understanding what it is and how to find support

Dyslexia: Understanding what it is and how to find support

Imagine being bright and curious but every word on a page feels like a wall. That’s life with dyslexia. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and her guests discuss how to recognize dyslexia and get support. 
by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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This Lakeville student is the only Minnesotan to make the USA Debate Team

This Lakeville student is the only Minnesotan to make the USA Debate Team

Lakeville South High School senior Alice Yi will be representing the United States in international debate competitions this school year. Yi is the only team member from Minnesota.
by Anita Li

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Minnesota’s public school districts face more student need with fewer resources

Minnesota’s public school districts face more student need with fewer resources

Many students in Minnesota are heading back to school this week. Some are entering new buildings and getting new school supplies with with help of donations. And some public school districts report increased enrollment.
by Kirsti Marohn and Hannah Yang

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Back to school reporter roundtable: Districts hone in on student safety, budget woes

Back to school reporter roundtable: Districts hone in on student safety, budget woes

If you are a parent in Minnesota, you probably got an email last week from your school district that had details about what officials are doing to keep kids safe as classes start this week. School leaders conducted extra check-ins with local law enforcement before classes started to ensure safety plans were in place.
by Nina Moini, Elizabeth Shockman, Kirsti Marohn and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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How to support your kids – and yourself – through back-to-school anxiety

How to support your kids – and yourself – through back-to-school anxiety

The first day of school can bring a wide range of feelings, especially for parents sending off kindergarteners. And with the backdrop of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, there is an extra layer of anxiety for many families.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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International student enrollment slips under Trump. How is MSU Mankato moving forward?

International student enrollment slips under Trump. How is MSU Mankato moving forward?

Will Coghill-Behrends, the dean of global education at Minnesota State University, Mankato joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Thursday with his insights and how the school is easing international students’ paths to the North Star State.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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