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Making sense of Alzheimer's at school

Making sense of Alzheimer's at school

This school in Denver teaches its seventh-graders about the disease, the science behind it and the patience needed to deal with it.
by Jenny Brundin

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Overstretched school counselors would get state relief under new plan

A scaled-back bill would provide matching state funding to schools for hiring not just licensed guidance counselors, but also psychologists, social workers, nurses, or drug addiction counselors.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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President Kaler on mental health, race and safety at the U

President Kaler on mental health, race and safety at the U

The University of Minnesota is looking to convince state lawmakers this year to channel money toward new construction and building upgrades on campus, as well as improvements to data security for students, faculty and staff.
by Tom Weber

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Intelligence Squared debate: Free speech is threatened on campus

In the newest debate from the Intelligence Squared series, the motion is "Free speech is threatened on campus."

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Mental health remains top public health issue at U of M

Mental health remains top public health issue at U of M

"Mental health continues to be the number one public health issue on campus," according to a recent survey on the Twin Cities campus.
by MPR News Staff

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Some parents press lawmakers to overhaul Perpich Center

Some parents press lawmakers to overhaul Perpich Center

Critics of the Perpich Center for Arts Education say the center's leader is in over her head trying to run two Twin Cities schools. Her current bosses back her.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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In state funding requests, U of M stresses the basics

In state funding requests, U of M stresses the basics

Nearly half the money the university wants will go toward a project that aims to repair and maintain the university's buildings and facilities.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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