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February 8, 2017 9:56 AM

The number of hungry and homeless students rises along with college costs

Research shows that many college students across the country are working, borrowing and still falling behind.

by Kirk Carapezza

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February 7, 2017 8:00 AM

Career, technical teachers in short supply at Minnesota schools

Minnesota schools say they don't have enough teachers to help prepare high school students for careers, and in the coming weeks lawmakers at the Capitol are expected to step in to help.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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February 6, 2017 4:44 PM

Senate Democrats plan all-night push to rally against Trump's education pick

Right now, Betsy DeVos just barely has enough votes to be confirmed after two Senate Republicans announced last week they won't support her nomination.

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February 6, 2017 3:09 PM

U of M law school gets major grant for serving immigrants

The University of Minnesota Law School has announced a $25 million grant from the Robina Foundation to bolster its efforts to provide comprehensive legal services to immigrants and refugees.

by Associated Press

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February 5, 2017 9:44 AM

Report finds more mental health services needed in schools

The report comes from a working group commissioned by the legislature and calls for more funding for schools to hire support staff like social workers, psychologists, nurses and counselors.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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February 3, 2017 7:07 PM

Gopher football players get mixed results from university panel

The U of M panel that heard the case of alleged involvement by 10 football players in a sexual assault on campus has upheld recommended punishment for five of them and overturned or reduced discipline for the other half.

by Associated Press