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'Fewer rules cannot mean fewer results': Head Start providers worry about deregulation

'Fewer rules cannot mean fewer results': Head Start providers worry about deregulation

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Tom Sheridan, Deputy Director of the National Head Start Association, about the proposed change and how it might affect children.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minneapolis protections for teachers of color

Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minneapolis protections for teachers of color

The decision is the latest twist in a case that began as part of a deal to end a 2022 teachers’ strike and was taken up in court by conservative activists, leading to a four-year legal fight.

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U of M pays $250,000 settlement to Holocaust scholar whose job offer was withdrawn

The Center for Constitutional Rights argues the university withdrew Segal’s offer because of his protected speech and violated his First Amendment rights and principles of academic freedom. The University of Minnesota did not admit wrongdoing.
by MPR News Staff

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MSU Mankato to cut 60 positions to close $22 million budget deficit

MSU Mankato to cut 60 positions to close $22 million budget deficit

MSU Mankato is facing at $22 million budget deficit so the university's president is proposing to cut 60 jobs. Most of the cuts will come from closing or not filling vacant positions but 17 employees may be laid off. Others will be offered early retirement packages.
by Hannah Yang

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Report: Minnesota students increasingly opt out of MCAs

Report: Minnesota students increasingly opt out of MCAs

In some districts, as many as 60 percent of students now opt out of standardized testing. That's according to a new report from the progressive think tank North Star Policy Action.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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Making sense of student loan changes

Making sense of student loan changes

Student loan rules recently changed and many borrowers are feeling the impact. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests break down the latest federal changes, what they mean for payments and how people can make the best financial decisions for themselves.  
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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St. Paul Academy head resigns after parent sues school

St. Paul Academy head resigns after parent sues school

Luis Ottley’s resignation comes after a series of controversies at the prestigious private school. Last month, a parent sued the school alleging leadership at the academy retaliated against him and his family by threatening to expel their child.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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