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Court upholds dismissal of challenge to teacher tenure law

The appeals court judge affirmed the previous decision out of Ramsey County District Court, saying the complaint is an issue for the Legislature, not the courts.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Diversity grows in Minn. schools, but not on school boards

Diversity grows in Minn. schools, but not on school boards

Observers say it's crucial school boards reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of district kids. But that's a huge challenge, even in the state's most diverse school districts.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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13 percent of Minnesota schools have 'extreme' chronic absence rates

A report found that Minnesota high schools, alternative schools and schools for special education students have some of the highest rates of extreme chronic absenteeism. Schools with large numbers of students in poverty also have higher absenteeism than more affluent schools.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Photos: The miracle of birth isn't always pretty

Photos: The miracle of birth isn't always pretty

Curiosity, awe, disgust -- a gamut of emotions run across people's faces at the Miracle of Birth barn at the State Fair.
by Maria Cardona

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Concordia Language Villages fears impact of visa cuts

Concordia Language Villages fears impact of visa cuts

Officials who run the popular language and cultural immersion program in the north woods of Minnesota warn that potential changes in visa rules could make it hard for them to hire enough instructors.
by The Associated Press

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How can colleges help depressed students?

College is a time of both freedom and daunting adjustments. Some students experience serious mental health problems during this transition.
by Kerri Miller

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