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Minnesota college system bars team travel to North Carolina

Minnesota college system bars team travel to North Carolina

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system says no teams will participate in tournaments in North Carolina this spring after that state passed a law limiting LGBT protections.
by The Associated Press

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The gap year: Tips for Malia Obama and other high school grads

The gap year: Tips for Malia Obama and other high school grads

Evidence shows that students who take a year off before college may be more successful academically and more able to find meaningful work after graduating. But those benefits don't come automatically.

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DFL wants student support funds now, but GOP isn't budging

DFL wants student support funds now, but GOP isn't budging

Advocates say the need for more counselors, social workers and other support workers is critical in Minnesota. But heading into negotiations, the DFL-controlled Senate and GOP-controlled House are far apart on the issue.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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50 teams compete in coding contest for girls

50 teams compete in coding contest for girls

A coding competition for middle and high school girls aims to get more young women involved in technology.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Are big-time college sports exploiting the athletes?

Are big-time college sports exploiting the athletes?

While college sports remain popular with fans and offer many rewards to universities, questions persist about the exploitation of student-athletes.

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Big Question: 'Why haven't we closed the achievement gap?'

Big Question: 'Why haven't we closed the achievement gap?'

A broadcast from the University of Minnesota's College of Liberal Arts "Big Questions" series. The question this time is "Why haven't we closed the achievement gap?" Education commissioner Brenda Cassellius, Mitch Pearlstein of the Center of the American Experiment and Catherine Squires of the U of M discuss why so many things have been tried, but the gap continues to persist.

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Science Museum chosen by NASA for new educational effort

Science Museum chosen by NASA for new educational effort

A $14.5 million contract will allow staff from the Science Museum of Minnesota to create new programming based on NASA research for museums and educators nationwide.
by Jon Collins

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