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A look at Minnesota's crumbling tribal schools
In Minnesota, students and teachers at schools like Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shing in Bena, Minn. on the Leech Lake Reservation deal with cold classrooms, leaky roofs and the other effects of neglected facilities.
The Education Department has released long-awaited details on a plan to hold colleges accountable for their performance on several key indicators.
After embarrassing audit, education group tries to rebuild its reputation
Faced with past financial mismanagement and a $1.3 million deficit, Technology, Information and Education Services wants to hold on to the 49 school districts its serves.
The Minneapolis school board is looking for someone who can take on several challenges, including a stubborn achievement gap between white students and students of color.
Mpls. schools start search for new chief as Johnson exits
Bernadeia Johnson said Tuesday she'll leave in January. The board may launch a nationwide search, but some say the best choice may be in-house.
Bernadeia Johnson resigns as Minneapolis schools superintendent
Minneapolis Public Schools' superintendent Bernadeia Johnson is stepping down from the job she has held for more than four years, creating more turmoil in the district at a time when it faces tough challenges.
There's no place like a dorm room for the holidays
When winter break comes, college kids start packing up and heading for home. But for former foster students, there's no home to go to.
The Minneapolis Fire Department has created a high school class in an effort to boost teenagers' interest in joining the force and to increase diversity.