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MN Supreme Court: Racial imbalances in schools alone don’t violate state constitution

MN Supreme Court: Racial imbalances in schools alone don’t violate state constitution

Parents with students in the Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts claimed racial and socioeconomic segregation has led to separate but unequal education. Despite Wednesday’s decision, the issues may not be settled.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Professor, former regent allege faculty post on U of M website is ‘antisemitic’

Professor, former regent allege faculty post on U of M website is ‘antisemitic’

A University of Minnesota law professor and a former regent have asked the U.S. Department of Education to investigate their concerns about alleged antisemitism after faculty posted an opinion statement on an official university website.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Peter Cox

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Harvard affirms President Claudine Gay will not step down over antisemitism testimony

Harvard affirms President Claudine Gay will not step down over antisemitism testimony

Gay faced growing criticism from lawmakers, alumni and donors for not denouncing violence and hateful rhetoric against Jewish students more clearly or forcefully enough during congressional testimony.
by Juliana Kim, Bill Chappell and Elissa Nadworny

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New Minneapolis schools superintendent gets pay bump over predecessors

New Minneapolis schools superintendent gets pay bump over predecessors

Lisa Sayles-Adams would earn $107,423 through June, then $266,000, $271,000 and $276,000 in each of the next three school years under the contract the board is expected to OK on Tuesday. The board is also set to rename Patrick Henry High to Camden High.
by MPR News Staff

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Wisconsin university system reaches deal with Republicans that would scale back diversity positions

Wisconsin university system reaches deal with Republicans that would scale back diversity positions

The Universities of Wisconsin and Assembly Republican Speaker Robin Vos have reached a sweeping deal that would freeze hiring for diversity positions across the system in exchange for lawmakers approving employee pay raises and funding for a new engineering building at the flagship campus. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota schools will soon require ethnic studies. Here’s what that might look like

Minnesota schools will soon require ethnic studies. Here’s what that might look like

State leaders say it’s crucial students understand the political and social struggles of people of color, new immigrants and Indigenous communities. A look inside one St. Paul classroom shows how that might work.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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New creative studio for kids opens in Whittier Recreation Center

New creative studio for kids opens in Whittier Recreation Center

Spark’d Studio in Whittier Recreation Center in Minneapolis is a new youth space with computers, video cameras, audio equipment and a range of media and art classes. The parks board space is open for kids to drop by after school for free.  
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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