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After decade of criticism, student grouping rises

After decade of criticism, student grouping rises

Teachers say they are grouping students of similar abilities with each other inside classrooms and schools are clustering pupils with like interests together -- a practice once frowned upon -- according to a review of federal education surveys.

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Minn. schools worry about costs of anti-bullying push

Minn. schools worry about costs of anti-bullying push

Minnesota lawmakers are considering beefing up the state's anti-bullying law, and for the most part, school administrators applaud the effort. But as with so many pieces of legislation, there's concern over the cost.
by Tim Post

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Minnesota lawmakers to look at credit for online courses

If you're a Minnesota college student and you take an online course from an out-of-state entity, should you get credit for it? As massive open online courses become more popular, it's a question policymakers are trying to answer.
by Tom Weber

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Colleges track former students to boost degrees

More than 60 schools in six states taking what seems like an obvious but little-used step to boost college graduation rates: scouring campus databases to track down former students who unknowingly qualify for degrees.

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Technology Week: How the digital world is affecting our kids

Technology Week: How the digital world is affecting our kids

Two experts on the impact of digital technology on children's educational, emotional and social development discuss their ideas at the 2012 Aspen Ideas Festival. Howard Gardner of Harvard and James Steyer of Stanford and Common Sense Media say there are extraordinary opportunities, and very big challenges.

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ND, Microsoft form digital literacy program

The state of North Dakota and Microsoft are starting a three-year digital literacy program to provide technology training for students and adults.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minn. joining national effort to boost graduation rates

Minn. joining national effort to boost graduation rates

The state is one of the first four taking part in GradNation, an initiative of America's Promise Alliance, a group founded by former Secretary of State Colin Powell.
by Tim Post and Tom Weber

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Titles don't much matter for high school math

Titles don't much matter for high school math

Advanced or intermediate algebra? Honors or basic geometry? When it comes to high school math, the labels may not really matter -- or necessarily predict what's in the textbook.

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Emily Bazelon on 'Sticks and Stones,' the bullying epidemic

Emily Bazelon on 'Sticks and Stones,' the bullying epidemic

Emily Bazelon, senior editor at Slate, is out with "Sticks and Stones," a look at bullying in America and how it has become more complex. Is the term "bullying" being overused in the education system?

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Networking advice for young minorities

Networking advice for young minorities

Networking is a key to success in the professional world, but minorities face unique challenges in building connections. There are methods young minority members can use to connect with others.

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