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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of this week's commentaries and some of the comments they generated.

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TCF Bank stadium may soon see beer sales

TCF Bank stadium may soon see beer sales

A measure that could satisfy some fans' thirst for beer at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium is halfway to Gov. Mark Dayton.
by Alex Friedrich

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American RadioWorks documentary: Don't Lecture Me

American RadioWorks documentary, "Don't Lecture Me: Rethinking the Way College Students Learn." In an inreasingly competitive global economy, the best jobs go to highly skilled workers who can think well and learn fast. many experts say today's college graduates aren't up to the challenge.

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American RadioWorks documentary: Testing Teachers

American RadioWorks documentary: Testing Teachers

Politicians and reformers are calling for changes in how teachers and trained, evaluated, hired and fired. Studies show students with the best teachers learn a lot more than students with the worst teachers. What makes a good teacher?

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Off the higher-ed beat this week

Off the higher-ed beat this week

Just a note to say On Campus will be quiet this week due to other reporting duties. Editors have drafted me this week to cover general assignments and miscellaneous breaking news. I thought I’d have time to tend to the blog, but things have been hectic. I’ll be back to normal next week. Meanwhile, here’s…
by Alex Friedrich

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Teachers hope to boost test scores with fresh air, food, mints

Teachers hope to boost test scores with fresh air, food, mints

Do you feel smarter when you pop a piece of peppermint candy or gum in your mouth? How about after a quick walk? Or a snack? Teachers at Avalon School hope they've found a new way to increase student test scores.
by Tim Post

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Study: Shorter school weeks don't mean longer vacations

A new study released by the University of Minnesota found that families in districts with four-day school weeks take shorter vacations.
by Tim Post

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Bullying task force reviewing student data

The Governor's Task Force on the Prevention of School Bullying is holding its second meeting Monday.
by Alex Friedrich

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New tool to standardize teacher evaluations in Minn.

New tool to standardize teacher evaluations in Minn.

Even as Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP lawmakers have skirmished this session over teacher performance issues, a group of over 39 teachers, administrators, parents and lawmakers has been quietly developing a new evaluation tool.
by Alexandra Tempus

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Mpls. teachers approve new contract

Minneapolis teachers have voted to accept a contract with the school district.
by Rupa Shenoy

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