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February 12, 2010 12:22 PM

Applications up 10 percent to the University of Minnesota

Despite the decline in high school graduates in the Midwest, applications to the University of Minnesota are up.

by Tim Post

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February 12, 2010 10:09 AM

8 children taken to hospitals after bus crash near Kingston

Eight children were taken to hospitals on Thursday after their school bus crashed with a pickup truck west of the Twin Cities, authorities said.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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February 12, 2010 9:55 AM

Outgoing school superintendent weighs in on State of the State

School superintendent and former Republican Minn. House Speaker David Jennings shares his ideas on the education reform proposals being considered at the capitol.

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February 12, 2010 8:33 AM

U of M officials consider cutting jobs ahead of expected budget shortfall

University of Minnesota officials are considering permanent job cuts and temporary lay-offs to fix an expected budget shortfall next fiscal year.

by Tim Post

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February 12, 2010 6:22 AM

U of M in Rochester planning for future growth

The University of Minnesota campus in Rochester is planning for future growth.

by Tim Post

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February 10, 2010 9:43 AM

Contract negotiations to begin for Mpls superintendent

The Minneapolis School Board will now start negotiating a contract with its choice for superintendent, after formally voting Tuesday night for Bernadeia Johnson.

by Tom Weber

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February 9, 2010 1:05 PM

MnSCU reviewing audit report on administrative spending

The state Legislative Auditor is recommending changes to how the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system handles some administrative spending.

by Tim Post

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February 8, 2010 12:00 AM

Bridging the achievement gap

As education secretary, Rod Paige promoted No Child Left Behind as the best way to reduce the achievement gap between black and white students. In his new book, Paige argues the persistent gap is the most important civil rights issue.

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February 5, 2010 6:40 AM

23 Minn schools get grants for cutting carbon

Twenty-three public high schools, colleges and universities across Minnesota are receiving grants for projects designed to cut their carbon footprints.