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January 5, 2017 10:23 AM

Historically black college: Band will march at inauguration

The president of a historically black college in Alabama says its band will perform in President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural parade, despite a barrage of criticism.

by Associated Press

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January 5, 2017 7:57 AM

Is free college really free?

Free tuition has been a buzz phrase lately, and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's statewide proposal puts it front and center this week. Here's a look at the fine print.

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January 4, 2017 12:30 PM

Spring Lake Park High School band looks for diversity in its repertoire

Directors have pledged to include at least one piece by a female composer and one by a composer of color in each concert for each band.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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January 4, 2017 8:00 AM

New York governor proposes free college for lower-income students

Democrat Andrew Cuomo says his plan would allow students from families earning less than $125,000 a year to attend state-run schools without paying tuition.

by Jason Slotkin

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January 4, 2017 5:48 AM

Tweet alone didn't cost Claeys his job, Coyle says

"I think some of the events over the past few weeks underscored some of the concerns and some of the things I've been seeing with that program," the U's athletic director said.

by Matt Sepic

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January 3, 2017 4:00 PM

U fires Tracy Claeys as Gophers football coach

A University of Minnesota Athletics Department official confirmed the firing, which follows months of turmoil in the program over allegations of sexual assault by 10 members of the team.

by Matt Sepic

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December 28, 2016 8:00 AM

Teacher sues, alleges retaliation over assault by student

Candice Egan alleges St. Paul administrators failed to protect her from a student who pushed her into a window and then retaliated against her because she talked to the media.

by The Associated Press

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December 27, 2016 7:17 PM

Hundreds sign petition calling for firing of Gopher football coach

University of Minnesota head football coach Tracy Claeys has been criticized for how he responded to his team's now-rescinded boycott over 10 players' suspension for a sexual assault case.

by Cody Nelson

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December 27, 2016 1:48 PM

We learned a lot in 2016 about how preschool can help kids

Several new studies pointed to lasting gains for students. But there's a catch: Over and over, the research showed the importance of providing high-quality preschool.

by Claudio Sanchez