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New Minn. schools performance ranking to be released today

New Minn. schools performance ranking to be released today

Detailed information released today will show Minnesota educators how students are performing academically, as well as ranking the state's public schools on several measures.
by Tim Post

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Minnesota debuts new method for measuring schools

Minnesota debuts new method for measuring schools

Minnesota schools will learn how they rate under a new system of measuring school progress that's debuting Thursday. How does it compare to No Child Left Behind?

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Fewer school districts seek levy referendums this year

Fewer school districts seek levy referendums this year

Minnesota voters will see fewer requests for school funding through tax levies this fall.
by Tim Post

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Professor leaves ivory tower to run for president of Somalia

After much time thinking, university professor Ahmed Samatar has decided to act, leaving his ivory tower for an unusual assignment: He's running for president of Somalia.
by Laura Yuen

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Two years after tornado, Wadena celebrates new school building

Two years after tornado, Wadena celebrates new school building

People in the northern Minnesota town of Wadena will get their first look Wednesday night at the town's new middle and high school. The Wadena-Deer Creek High School building was destroyed in the June 17, 2010 tornado outbreak in the state.
by Tom Weber

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Teacher charged in student slapping quits

A Winona special education teacher accused of slapping a student has resigned.

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Minneapolis students ride city buses now

Minneapolis students ride city buses now

As they head back to school Monday, thousands of Minneapolis high school students will ride on a MetroTransit bus or light rail train instead of the typical yellow school bus.
by Tim Post

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St. Cloud teachers begin voting on contract

Teachers in St. Cloud are due to start voting on a new contract on Monday. The tentative agreement would give teachers their first raise since 2007.
by Conrad Wilson

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Summer graduation for 100 St. Paul students

Summer graduation for 100 St. Paul students

The St. Paul Public School District held a commencement ceremony this weekend for more than 100 students who graduated.
by Conrad Wilson

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Rethinking middle school

Rethinking middle school

The middle school years are tough: It can be difficult socially and it's the crucial time to identify potential high school dropouts to try to reverse their course. What can be done to make sure the middle-school years are the best they can be?
by Emily Kaiser

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