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Schools taking a 'restorative' approach to discipline

Schools taking a 'restorative' approach to discipline

Kicking kids out of class when they misbehave can backfire, and this discipline practice is especially hard on students of color. So, many schools are turning to a new method called "restorative practices."
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Silva, board members address firing

Silva, board members address firing

Valeria Silva has less than a month to lead St. Paul's public schools. The St. Paul school board removed the district superintendent at a tense meeting Tuesday night.
by MPR News Staff

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Report: Dire financial challenges for MnSCU system

Report: Dire financial challenges for MnSCU system

A new report says the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system is facing dire financial challenges and that delays in addressing them will only make things worse.
by Associated Press

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St. Paul board removes Silva as superintendent

St. Paul board removes Silva as superintendent

The St. Paul school board Tuesday night voted 5-2 to remove Valeria Silva as superintendent. Her contract ends on July 15.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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St. Paul school board 'exploring options' for Silva's exit

St. Paul school board 'exploring options' for Silva's exit

The St. Paul school board said Wednesday it's talking with Superintendent Valeria Silva about a possible agreement that would have her step down as the district's top executive.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Mpls. school board approves new budget

The plan sends 65 percent of general fund money directly to schools, nearly the same portion as this year. The percent of money going to district administrator positions also remained steady.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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