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Union leader says teachers need better tools to educate all kids

Union leader says teachers need better tools to educate all kids

American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten, in conversation with Walter Isaacson at the 2012 Aspen Ideas Festival.

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At Augsburg, some students mix studies and sobriety

At Augsburg, some students mix studies and sobriety

As college students head back to school this week, a small incoming class at Augsburg College is trying to do it -- sober. The two dozen new students in the school's StepUP program have all struggled with substance abuse.
by Laura Yuen

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New attendance push prized by students, educators

New attendance push prized by students, educators

Educators across the nation are using creative strategies as another school year gets under way to convince students and parents that regular attendance matters -- and not just for grades and achievement.

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Can an honor code prevent cheating at Harvard?

Can an honor code prevent cheating at Harvard?

Allegations against 125 students lead to renewed consideration of a code.

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What to sign up for while eating a Pronto Pup

What to sign up for while eating a Pronto Pup

I’m working on a project — which is why I haven’t posted in a while — but I figured I’d inject a little State Fair flavor into On Campus. Looks like the Minnesota Office of Higher Education‘s State Fair booth is holding a daily drawing for a $200 Minnesota College Savings Plan account. Office officials…
by Alex Friedrich

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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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