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August 25, 2016 9:57 AM

Parsing the 'free' in free community college

A new report shows that covering tuition for community college means very different things in different states.

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August 25, 2016 6:36 AM

Down with homework: Teacher's viral note tells of growing attitude

Second-grade teacher Brandy Young announced the policy to parents this month. Her stance is one being taken by more and more educators.

by Jason Slotkin

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August 24, 2016 6:36 AM

Minnesota ACT scores slip after test required for juniors

But Minnesota students still scored high on the test. Minnesota leads the 18 states where all 2016 high school graduates were tested with an average score of 21.1.

by The Associated Press

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August 24, 2016 5:51 AM

St. Paul school board OKs new contract for police officers

The board signed off on a nearly $900,000 contract that also requires more reporting on school resource officers' interactions with students.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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August 24, 2016 12:00 AM

Aspen Ideas Festival: Adam Grant on 'Originals'

An Aspen Lecture by Adam Grant, author of "Originals." He shares the most important things he's learned about the people who come up with new ideas, speak up, and speak out of turn. And why there's danger in intuition and the lessons of experience. Some ideas on how to be original, and how to unleash it in others around you.

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August 23, 2016 6:36 AM

Americans like their schools just fine -- but not yours

Two new polls show contradictions and partisan divides in the public's opinion of education.

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August 22, 2016 6:23 PM

Teacher tenure laws upheld in California

The state Supreme Court has refused to hear a challenge to laws protecting senior teachers. Opponents argued that tenure harms poor and minority students, saddling them with incompetent teachers.

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August 22, 2016 12:32 PM

Camp shines light on solar energy for kids

A new day camp in Minneapolis this summer is introducing kids to solar energy. About a dozen kids participated in this year's pilot program, which was held at a church in north Minneapolis where a community solar array will be installed later this year.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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August 22, 2016 9:52 AM

U.S. judge grants nationwide injunction blocking White House transgender policy

The Obama administration advised school districts that trans students should be given access to bathrooms based on gender identity. A judge in Texas says the guidance can't be enforced for now.