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Climbing tuition costs and hefty student debt took the shine off a college education. Is college still worth it, or should high school students consider other post-secondary options? North Star Journey Live hosted a panel with Sahan Journal to talk with young adults and school counselors about the value of a college degree.
Minneapolis teachers file intent to strike notice; contract talks continue
The intent to strike notice starts a countdown to a possible strike as early as Nov. 11. The union said there was still “plenty of time” to reach a deal that negotiations were continuing Friday afternoon.
Election spending spikes for school board races in Anoka-Hennepin district
Six candidates are vying for control of three seats on the six-member Anoka-Hennepin School District board. Campaign money is flooding in from unions and national political groups in what are supposed to be nonpartisan, down-ballot contests.
University of Minnesota says it will stop hosting high school graduation ceremonies
The University of Minnesota says it will no longer rent facilities on its Twin Cities campus for high school graduation ceremonies, a change that has left many area school districts searching for new venues for next spring’s ceremonies.
Minneapolis Public Schools superintendent responds to teacher strike vote
Pay disparity for adult educators are among the main issues in dispute during the last seven months of contract negotiations. To get the school district’s perspective, Minneapolis Public Schools superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday.
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights says an assistant principal in the Osseo school district sexually harassed a fourth-grade student. The agency is requiring the district to pay the student more than $61,000 and apologize.
Minneapolis teachers vote to authorize strike
The vote outcome does not mean a strike has been called by Minneapolis teachers. If the union chooses to move ahead with a work stoppage, it would need to announce a strike date with at least 10 days’ notice to the district.
Minnesota high school seniors are getting college acceptance letters, without ever applying
More than 50 colleges and universities in the state participate in the Direct Admissions program, which automatically admits Minnesota graduating high school seniors based on their academic records. Throughout October, students have been learning which schools they got into.
Minnesota lawmaker drafting legislation to protect students from 'predatory grooming'
State Rep. Liz Reyer plans to introduce new legislation to protect students from “predatory grooming,” following allegations against a former Eagan teacher and an MPR News story detailing how the system to prevent inappropriate relationships between teachers and students can fail.