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How to close the achievement gap

How to close the achievement gap

As Minnesota lawmakers spar over the state's education budget, two education experts discuss what Minnesota can do to close the achievement gap between white students and students of color.

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Key lawmakers sell their education funding proposals

Key lawmakers sell their education funding proposals

K-12 education funding is 40 percent of the state budget. Gov. Pawlenty and House and Senate lawmakers are considering different education funding proposals in the face of a $4.6 billion deficit.

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Arts colleges face unique challenges in a recession

Arts colleges face unique challenges in a recession

As the economic recession deepens, colleges and their students are feeling the pressure to stay afloat. Private art schools are facing their own particular challenges, convincing families they can lead a student to a successful career.
by Marianne Combs

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Carstarphen to be offered Austin job today

Carstarphen to be offered Austin job today

St. Paul Superintendent Meria Carstarphen was named the only finalist for the top job in Austin three weeks ago, but Texas law requires a waiting period before school boards can actually make a job offer.
by Tom Weber

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Midmorning Weekend

Midmorning Weekend

Midmorning Weekend revisits some of the best recent conversations from the daily call-in program.

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