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Complaints allege improper spending by ex-East Ridge High principal

Newly released documents list complaints investigated by the South Washington County school district about Aaron Harper's use of public funds. He resigned suddenly in November.
by Trisha Volpe

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Cold shuts Anoka-Hennepin, Mpls. schools; no statewide order

Cold shuts Anoka-Hennepin, Mpls. schools; no statewide order

Two of the three largest districts in the state will be closed Wednesday because of the forecast for bitter cold. St. Paul schools will be open. State officials say there will be no statewide closing order.
by Tim Post and Tim Nelson

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How cold is too cold for Minnesota schools?

How cold is too cold for Minnesota schools?

When it comes to deciding when it's too cold or too snowy to go to school, the decisions are left up to local school districts, for the most part.
by Tim Nelson

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'Success coach' guides students with toughness and care

'Success coach' guides students with toughness and care

Whether with the student drum line or in the halls between classes, Jamal Abdur-Salaam expects a lot from the students at John A. Johnson Elementary in St. Paul.
by Dan Olson

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N.D. school superintendent reacts to fatal bus crash

Roger Abbe, superintendent of the Larimore Public School district, joins The Daily Circuit to talk about how the collision is affecting the school and community.

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Superior schools keep kid's book about same-sex parents

The Superior, Wis., School Board voted this week to continue allowing "Emma and Meesha My Boy: A Two Mom Story" in district classrooms and libraries.

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Why titles matter for some professors in the classroom

Carlotta Berry says she isn't into titles, but in order to gain respect in the classroom, she has to make efforts to showcase her education and experience in the field.

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How to fix America's schools

How to fix America's schools

Joel Klein, who led the New York Department of Education for 8 years, discusses his new book, which is focused on fixing America's schools.

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Vocab-intensive tech encourages 'anytime, anywhere learning'

Vocab-intensive tech encourages 'anytime, anywhere learning'

Sesame Workshop's games are designed to help kids learn words and have fun. One educator says it's never too soon to teach tykes that technology can be more than just entertainment.
by Lynn Neary

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