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January 13, 2015 6:00 PM

St. Paul schools expect 10 years of modest enrollment growth

Estimates presented to the St. Paul school board tonight will help district officials plan for future program and building needs.

by Tim Post

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January 13, 2015 4:50 PM

Long road, big dreams for Rwandan student in St. Paul

She's only a freshman, but Hamline economics major Linda Umwali has already set a goal. She wants to become Rwanda's finance minister.

by Dan Olson

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January 12, 2015 1:48 PM

At U, is 'no' enough to ensure sex isn't forced?

University of Minnesota student leaders are looking into a potential rule that would require their peers to give some form of "yes" before having sex.

by Alex Friedrich

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January 12, 2015 11:06 AM

Outgoing Minneapolis superintendent Bernadeia Johnson says school district in good hands

Johnson joined The Daily Circuit, her first media interview since her resignation, to look back at her time as superintendent, and ahead to the challenges facing Minneapolis schools.

by Tim Post

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January 9, 2015 6:53 AM

Substitute teachers in high demand

Principals and superintendents are pitching in to cover the vacancies.

by The Associated Press

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January 9, 2015 5:57 AM

A 'sizable decrease' in those passing the GED

The new GED is more expensive, computer-based and tougher. As a result some states are embracing alternative tests, and the number of GEDs awarded last year fell.

by Cory Turner

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January 8, 2015 4:00 PM

New Mpls. school effort sees young black males as assets

The Minneapolis school district can better serve students if it focuses on their ability, says Michael Walker, head of its Office of Black Male Student Achievement.

by Tom Crann

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January 8, 2015 12:24 PM

Kids' coats, winter clothes pour in after St. Paul schools appeal

The district is about halfway to its goal of providing 500 coats to students. Here's how you can donate.

by Tim Nelson

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January 8, 2015 9:08 AM

Luther, Lanning vie to join University of Minnesota Board of Regents

Candidates will learn Thursday who will stay in contention for five seats on the university's 12-member governing board.

by The Associated Press

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January 7, 2015 5:43 PM

School closing decisions a matter of degree(s)

Minnesota school leaders say it's always tough to make the call to close schools due to weather, though technology's made the decision a bit easier.

by Tim Post

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