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Mpls. using bus for mobile school enrollments

The Minneapolis school district is reaching out to families who have yet to enroll their children in school. For the first time the district is using a bus outfitted to perform mobile enrollments.
by Tim Post

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More armed security at schools after Newtown

More armed security at schools after Newtown

In the aftermath of the massacre at Sandy Hook, many districts across the nation are increasing the number of school resource officers on campus and, in a few cases, permitting teachers to carry concealed weapons themselves.

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N. Mpls. charter school closes after eviction

A north Minneapolis charter school that lost its building lease with the Minneapolis School District is closing.

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MCA test scores valid despite computer server crash

The crash came during Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment testing in April and required hundreds, if not thousands, of students to retake their tests. State education officials worried that could lower scores overall, making them invalid.
by Tim Post

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Learning about the paddlefish at the State Fair

Learning about the paddlefish at the State Fair

The State Fair is full of people who have expertise on a wide variety of topics. So during this year's Fair, we're going to explore the knowledge that resides between the Pronto Pups and the butterheads. Think of it as Morning Edition's State Fair University.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Off today and tomorrow

Off today and tomorrow

I’ll be visiting relatives in Michigan the rest of this week, so you won’t be hearing from me. See you Monday.
by Alex Friedrich

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Whistleblower attorney seeking more Globe-MSB records from the state

I’ve obtained this from the office of Clayton Halunen, the attorney representing the former dean who last week won a whistleblower trial against Globe University / Minnesota School of Business. It appears he’s continuing to dig. We’ll see whether it results in any further legal action.
by Alex Friedrich

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Minn. students tops in ACT scores, but gaps remain

Minnesota students are again tops in the country on ACT scores. But gaps in college readiness among students of color persist.
by Tim Post

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What the Tommie State Fair booth looks like

What the Tommie State Fair booth looks like

From Twitter: The @mnstatefair starts tomorrow! Tommie’s ready. Are you? #TommiesAtTheFair pic.twitter.com/f0FBMoc7Pg
by Alex Friedrich

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Why Minnesota can be proud but still determined about its ACT performance

Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius tells the Star Tribune what Minnesota has to do despite leading all other states in the ACT college admissions test performance for the eighth year in a row: “We absolutely have to always address the achievement gap.” The paper explains: According to the results to be released Wednesday, 61 percent of…
by Alex Friedrich

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