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May 5, 2010 8:34 AM

Group pushing changes in teacher licensing to unveil ads

A group of DFL and Republican lawmakers will join school officials today to introduce new TV and radio ads in support of legislation allowing teachers to get certified more easily.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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May 5, 2010 7:13 AM

Onamia is eighth district to move to four-day weeks

There now at least eight school districts in Minnesota that plan to operate on four-day weeks this fall.

by Tom Weber

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May 4, 2010 6:51 AM

Mpls. seeking private sources to fund new school fields

The Minneapolis School District will kick off an effort Tuesday to raise more than a million dollars from private sources to pay for new turf fields at two city high schools.

by Tom Weber

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May 3, 2010 10:09 AM

Pawlenty: Give states flexibility on education

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Monday cautioned business executives that the United States cannot succeed if its education policy leaves children unprepared for the work force and urged Washington to give states more flexibility.

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May 3, 2010 9:38 AM

Minn. Teacher of the Year on Midday

Sixth-grade teacher Ryan Vernosh was named Minnesota's Teacher of the Year 2010 at ceremonies Sunday. He teaches a classroom of boys at Maxfield Magnet Elementary School in St. Paul.

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April 29, 2010 7:01 AM

Minn. Teacher of Year named this weekend

The 2010 Minnesota Teacher of the Year will be named this weekend by Education Minnesota, the state teacher's union.

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April 28, 2010 2:09 PM

Another MN school district moves to four-day week

Leaders at the Clearbrook-Gonvick School district in northwest Minnesota estimate they'll save about $140,000 annually by only offering classes four days a week next year.

by Tom Weber