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After a sometimes contentious evaluation process, Minneapolis public schools superintendent Thandiwe Peebles got her first report card yesterday. The school board evaluation praised Peebles for several inititatives, including reforming how tests are prepared and given and narrorowing the achievement gap between white and minority students. The school board also had some criticism, however. According to the evaluation, Peebles needs to improve her leadership, communication and management skills. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Crann spoke with Superintendent Peebles about the school board evaluation.

Report card time for Minneapolis schools chief

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