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Notes in the Margins: Zombies, gays and remedial education

Harvard group seeks degrees for expelled gays Students and faculty at Harvard University are calling on the school to award posthumous degrees to seven students expelled nearly a century ago for being gay or perceived as gay, and they’re timing a rally for their cause to coincide with a visit by Lady Gaga. (Associated Press…
by Alex Friedrich

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Sartell-St. Stephen sticks with no spring break

The Sartell-St. Stephen school board won't reconsider a decision to cancel spring break, despite mounting pressure from students and parents.

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The written opinion that Sviggum is presenting the board

I’m working on a radio story, so you can read the documents he gave me this morning. First comes an 8-page opinion that Sviggum says was drafted by a practicing attorney who’s “close to the regents.” I believe he said it was a former regent, but when I asked him again, he wouldn’t confirm. Next…
by Alex Friedrich

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Sviggum: I'm bringing my own legal opinion to the board

Sviggum: I'm bringing my own legal opinion to the board

I talked to University of Minnesota regent Steve Sviggum earlier this morning about the conflict-of-interest inquiry he’s facing from an ad-hoc committee on Friday. He said he welcomes the open meeting, calling it “the reasonable thing to do.” Sviggum said he hasn’t yet seen either of the two legal opinions requested by board Chairwoman Linda…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Graffiti, credit cards and the snob issue

Are Santorum’s comments on higher ed out of step? When Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum calls President Barack Obama “a snob’’ for wanting all Americans to attend college, he may be out of step with the public’s overall view of higher education. (Associated Press via The Boston Globe) Despite improving economy, students still face issues with…
by Alex Friedrich

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Will Ohio shooting change school safety measures?

Will Ohio shooting change school safety measures?

The deadly school shooting at Chardon High School in Ohio Monday reminds us that these events are rare, but highly disturbing. Tom Weber talks to a youth violence specialist to find out if this event changes anything in regards to school safety and how schools have adapted since the tragic events at Columbine High School in Colorado.

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In Rushford, officials hope state bonding bill will fund new school

In Rushford, officials hope state bonding bill will fund new school

The fact that Rushford needs a new school isn't that incredible: Scores of districts across Minnesota could make compelling arguments for new facilities. But Rushford-Peterson school district wants to pay for it through state funding instead of raising local property taxes.
by Tom Weber

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Rebranding teachers

Rebranding teachers

One teacher called it "apple crapple" - that shiny red symbol that has so long been associated with the virtues of teaching. Is it possible to bring creativity, vibrancy and innovative thinking to the idea of what teachers do?

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Ad-hoc regents committee to discuss Sviggum case Friday

Ad-hoc regents committee to discuss Sviggum case Friday

University of Minnesota Board of Regents Chairwoman Linda Cohen told me this evening she has ordered an ad-hoc committee to look into whether Steve Sviggum should hold both his regent position and his Senate GOP staff job. Cohen said the committee will meet with Sviggum Friday — probably at 11 a.m. — in the board…
by Alex Friedrich

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Minn. Senate passes teacher layoffs bill

Minn. Senate passes teacher layoffs bill

The Minnesota Senate has passed a bill that would let schools lay off teachers based on performance.

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