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Estimates presented to the St. Paul school board tonight will help district officials plan for future program and building needs.
Long road, big dreams for Rwandan student in St. Paul
She's only a freshman, but Hamline economics major Linda Umwali has already set a goal. She wants to become Rwanda's finance minister.
At U, is 'no' enough to ensure sex isn't forced?
University of Minnesota student leaders are looking into a potential rule that would require their peers to give some form of "yes" before having sex.
Principals and superintendents are pitching in to cover the vacancies.
A 'sizable decrease' in those passing the GED
The new GED is more expensive, computer-based and tougher. As a result some states are embracing alternative tests, and the number of GEDs awarded last year fell.
The Minneapolis school district can better serve students if it focuses on their ability, says Michael Walker, head of its Office of Black Male Student Achievement.
School closing decisions a matter of degree(s)
Minnesota school leaders say it's always tough to make the call to close schools due to weather, though technology's made the decision a bit easier.