Welcoming children whose still-developing minds had been in isolation for longer than anyone expected did not come without its challenges.
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Gov. Walz calls on legislature to pass summer learning package
The plan aims to help students catch up after a year of unprecedented learning disruptions caused by COVID-19 pandemic.
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The future of education is at stake in the 2020 Election
‘Systemic racism in public education relative to funding and fairness can only be overcome by electing candidates who stand for justice and equity and removing those whose records show they don’t.’
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‘Educational brutality’ keeps MN Black-White gaps worst in nation
Minnesota for years has shown some of the country’s worst inequities in education outcomes: graduation rates, test scores, reading and math equivalency. These gaps are clearly defined by race, income and locality.
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Senate Education Chair blocks bipartisan bill to extend HBCU funding
Tennessee’s Senator Lamar Alexander, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee blocked HBCU funding.
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Back-to-school events in the Twin Cities — free backpacks, school supplies & more (updated)
Find back to school savings and resources, from traditional needs like backpacks and supplies to haircuts and plain ole goodbye to summer fun.
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Paisley Park partners with Minneapolis Public Schools for new arts education program
Through a structured program, MPS students will be offered admission-free tours and music education experiences, helping to equalize opportunity and access for students who may not otherwise have the ability to experience the late legend’s creative grounds.
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One-third of community college students ‘misdirected’ to remedial classes
According to new research, one-third of community college students enrolled in remedial classes don’t even need them. The Community College Research Center (CCRC) and social policy researcher MDRC recently released a research guide, “Toward Better College Course Placement,” revealing standard placement tests, such as the College Board’s ACCUPLACER, are actually “misdirecting” student placements. This is […]
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MN high school students save millions in tuition by taking college-credit courses
Minnesota provides among the nation’s broadest opportunities for high school students to challenge themselves, learn about college expectations, and save thousands of dollars.
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Social media’s impact on your child’s education
Over the past several years, social media have taken our society to the next communication level. In addition to being popular, this form of interaction has also created what is called “cyber slang.” This is a term used to describe shortcuts, alternative words, or even symbols used to convey thoughts in an electronic document.