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Survey: Americans hold mixed views on LGBTQ+ policies in schools

Survey: Americans hold mixed views on LGBTQ+ policies in schools

A new survey from American Public Media and the McCourtney Institute for Democracy finds the majority of Americans support teachers displaying photos of same-sex partners in the classroom, but don’t want students discussing books with LGBTQ+ themes.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minnesota lawmakers pledge at least $300 million toward early education

Minnesota lawmakers pledge at least $300 million toward early education

This session Minnesota lawmakers put millions toward funding early learning scholarships, expanded school-based early education and created a new state agency dedicated to children, youth and families.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Wells Academy founder creates spaces for Indigenous workers

Wells Academy founder creates spaces for Indigenous workers

A Red Lake Band member who has made it big in the engineering world has long tried to give others a helping hand. Now, Andy Wells has taken things one step further by launching an engineering internship in the community center on the Red Lake Reservation.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion

Secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion

On the eve of the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, its word selection panel has worked long hours to approve all words, including their spellings, pronunciations and languages of origin.
by The Associated Press

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Therapy at school? In these Minneapolis high schools, students get care on their own terms

Therapy at school? In these Minneapolis high schools, students get care on their own terms

Minnesota is one of the nation’s leaders in offering “school-based clinics” where students can access mental, physical and sexual health care on campus for low or no cost.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Floyd’s death shaped how these students look at their lives

Floyd’s death shaped how these students look at their lives

Many students in Minnesota high schools today were in their early teens when George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer three years ago. A group of St. Louis Park High Schoolers met Thursday talk about how Floyd’s death has shaped their experiences.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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