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Dayton pushes Republicans unwilling to expand pre-K program

After Republicans snubbed the request in recent budget proposals, Gov. Mark Dayton says a $175 million expansion of voluntary pre-K remains one of his budget priorities this session.
by Tim Pugmire

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How for-profit colleges sell 'risky education' to the most vulnerable

How for-profit colleges sell 'risky education' to the most vulnerable

Tressie McMillan Cottom worked in enrollment at two for-profit colleges, but quit because she felt uncomfortable selling students an education they couldn't afford. Her new book is "Lower Ed."

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Minnesota's teacher shortage: Real, complicated

Minnesota's teacher shortage: Real, complicated

Filling critical jobs in high-need teaching areas has become a serious struggle across the state from small towns to suburbs. The challenges are nuanced, and not easy to solve.
by Solvejg Wastvedt and John Enger

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Wisconsin schools teach penmanship despite standards change

Chippewa Falls school district's director of curriculum, Jennifer Starck, said that while handwriting and cursive remain embedded in elementary school curriculum, the district places less emphasis on it than it once did.
by Associated Press

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Kids who suffer hunger in first years lag behind their peers in school

Kids who suffer hunger in first years lag behind their peers in school

When infants and young kids grow up in homes without enough to eat, they're more likely to perform poorly in kindergarten, a study shows. The younger they experienced hunger, the stronger the effect.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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The Supreme Court rules in favor of a special education student

The Supreme Court rules in favor of a special education student

In a case involving a Colorado school district, the high court finds that schools must ensure students make more than minimal progress.
by Cory Turner

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