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November 15, 2017 1:58 PM

Minn. high court case could reshape teacher tenure

The Supreme Court said it will hear a case brought by a group of Minnesota parents who claim tenure protections make it too hard to fire ineffective teachers and worsen the achievement gap.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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November 14, 2017 5:45 PM

Grad students would be hit by massive tax hike under House GOP plan

The plan would raise taxes on graduate students, who make very little money to begin with. Analysts say the provision could discourage students from seeking advanced degrees, hurting economic growth.

by Chris Arnold

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November 14, 2017 5:41 PM

Here's how the new tax plan could hurt graduate students

The new House tax bill introduced by Republicans outlines a plan to end the tax exemptions for tuition waivers and tax endowments made to colleges and universities.

by Ariana Figueroa

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November 10, 2017 3:56 PM

In the age of legalization, talking to kids about marijuana gets tougher

Now that recreational marijuana use in California and other states is legal for adults and marketers are ramping up ads, youth drug educators fear that kids may think it's safe for them to light up.

by Anna Gorman

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November 10, 2017 12:10 PM

Signs reading 'It's OK to be white' posted at several U.S. campuses

Last week, students and staff at Concordia College in Moorhead found several signs scattered across the campus saying, "It's OK to be white."

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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November 9, 2017 3:29 PM

Champlin Park High girls punished for racial slur used in video

District officials also confirmed Thursday that the school is investigating racially threatening messages found on a bathroom wall at Champlin Park High.

by Laura Yuen

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November 8, 2017 2:17 PM

Across Minn., school funding finds support at the polls

Forty-four of 53 districts passed operating referendums, according to the Minnesota School Boards Association.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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November 8, 2017 7:43 AM

In reversal, Notre Dame says health plans will still cover birth control

The Catholic university had previously said that contraceptive coverage would terminate within the year. Now it says third-party providers will continue to serve faculty, students and staff.