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December 4, 2014 7:41 AM

Hey, college kids: You really can minor in craft beer studies

A handful of higher education institutions are tapping the ever more potent keg of the craft beer explosion by offering coursework in beer studies.

by David Sommerstein

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December 4, 2014 6:00 AM

Minnesota transgender athlete policy heads to vote

The Minnesota State High School League is expected to vote today.

by Tim Post

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December 3, 2014 4:00 AM

Minn. could allow transgender athletes to pick team that suits them

The Minnesota State High School League board is expected to vote this week on a proposal to allow transgender athletes to play on the team of their choice.

by Tim Post

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December 2, 2014 7:14 AM

Of carrots and kids: Healthy school lunches that don't get tossed

Young taste testers impact the menu in a veggie experiment aimed at moving beyond the ongoing battle over nutrition and school lunch.

by Dan Charles

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December 1, 2014 5:40 PM

Academic overhaul announced at Northwest Technical College

Aiming to halt a slide in enrollment, Northwest Technical College announced a plan that will focus on trades, life experience and flexibility. NTC also will change its name.

by John Enger

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December 1, 2014 7:44 AM

Teach for America at 25: With maturity, new pressure to change

The current corps represent one percent of the U.S. teaching workforce, but the ripples TFA has created are broad. In Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed $1.5 million earmark in 2013.

by Eric Westervelt

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December 1, 2014 7:23 AM

Former student, school settle sexual abuse lawsuit

The case was scheduled to go to trial next week. Terms of the settlement were unclear.

by The Associated Press

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November 29, 2014 7:46 AM

What every school can learn from preschools

Listening. Sharing. Following directions. Making friends. Managing big emotions. Planning for the future. A new report argues schools should focus on these same skills, habits, attitudes, and mindsets with older kids.

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November 28, 2014 12:00 AM

Greater Expectations: The Challenge of the Common Core

A 2014 American RadioWorks documentary about the national controversy over the Common Core education standards. It's called "Greater Expectations: The Challenge of the Common Core."