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What to know as Trump's immigration crackdown strips tuition breaks from thousands of students

What to know as Trump's immigration crackdown strips tuition breaks from thousands of students

Tens of thousands of U.S. college students without legal residency are losing access to in-state tuition as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration. The Justice Department has been suing states to end these tuition breaks.
by The Associated Press

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Rethinking ADHD and how to treat it

Rethinking ADHD and how to treat it

About 10 percent of U.S. children have an ADHD diagnosis. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with a journalist and a pediatrician about how research is changing our understanding of the disorder — and how to treat it.  
by Catharine Richert and Maja Beckstrom

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Study says ChatGPT giving teens dangerous advice on drugs, alcohol and suicide

Study says ChatGPT giving teens dangerous advice on drugs, alcohol and suicide

New research from a watchdog group reveals ChatGPT can provide harmful advice to teens. The Associated Press reviewed interactions where the chatbot gave detailed plans for drug use, eating disorders, and even suicide notes.
by The Associated Press

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As new regents arrive, University of Minnesota faces a series of complicated challenges

As new regents arrive, University of Minnesota faces a series of complicated challenges

Gov. Tim Walz is due to name four new members to the 12-person University of Minnesota Board of Regents soon. Those new members will face a barrage of challenging issues the university system, and higher education in general, are confronting.
by Peter Cox

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University of Northern Iowa to offer in-state tuition to Minnesotans

University of Northern Iowa to offer in-state tuition to Minnesotans

The University of Northern Iowa is in Cedar Falls, which is about a two-hour drive from Rochester. Its tuition deal for students across the Iowa border is one of many strategies that institutions have used as enrollment has dipped around the country.   
by Chris Farrell and Alanna Elder

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How to get your kids ready to go back to school without stress — 5 tips from an experienced school counselor

How to get your kids ready to go back to school without stress — 5 tips from an experienced school counselor

The shift from summer vacation to going back to school can be tough for children and their families. Beyond adjusting to new routines, the transition requires handling a mix of emotions. While some kids might feel excited about new teachers and classmates, others may experience anxiety, sadness or uncertainty about the upcoming school year.

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Born during COVID, starting school now: The challenges facing this year’s kindergarten class

Born during COVID, starting school now: The challenges facing this year’s kindergarten class

They’re five years old and full of surprises — children born during the first months of the pandemic are starting kindergarten! MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the challenges they may face and how schools and parents can help them thrive.  
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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State student loan advocate seeing surge of borrowers seeking help

State student loan advocate seeing surge of borrowers seeking help

On Aug. 1, thousands of Minnesotans who are on the SAVE plan will see their balances go up, as interest gets reapplied. That’s just one of the numerous changes coming to federal student loan programs. Minnesota has a state student loan advocate who helps borrowers navigate the many changes on the horizon.
by Chris Farrell and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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