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July 12, 2016 9:22 AM

How can teachers encourage cross-racial friendships?

As kids grow older, they grow less likely to maintain or build relationships with friends of different races. A new study shows teachers can have a surprising effect on changing that.

by Kendra Yoshinaga

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July 11, 2016 11:00 AM

Who profits from the student debt crisis?

This election season, the student debt crisis has finally gotten the attention it deserves. A look at how we got here, who has profited and just a few of the lives affected.

by Eric Westervelt

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July 9, 2016 11:00 AM

Why it's never too late to rescue failing students

By the time a teenager is ditching classes and hanging with wrong crowd, is it too late? One woman set out to prove that with the right support, these students can make it.

by Gabrielle Emanuel

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July 7, 2016 4:00 AM

For-profit colleges in Minnesota face new challenges

In 2011, Minnesota School of Business had 258 students studying at its Lakeville campus. Now the campus' single building is being cleared out in preparation for sale.

by Peter Cox

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July 6, 2016 6:46 AM

How teachers can help 'quiet kids' tap their superpowers

Remember that quiet kid in class who never spoke up? In New York, teachers are learning how to make sure the ideas of introverts don't get overlooked.

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July 1, 2016 9:00 AM

One month in, new Gophers AD looks to move beyond scandals

The future of the wrestling program is one of the challenges facing new Athletic Director Mark Coyle. He joined MPR's Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 30, 2016 7:47 AM

Twin Cities schools target 9th grade to boost graduation rates

Experts say success in ninth grade can be critical to whether a student finishes high school on time.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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June 29, 2016 2:05 PM

After SCSU's president death, new interim leader discusses his goals

Ashish Vaidya has taken over as interim president of St. Cloud State University. He was named to the position last week, shortly after president Earl Potter III was killed in a car crash in the Twin Cities. Tom Weber talked with Vaidya about the future of SCSU.

by MPR News Staff