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February 19, 2009 10:23 PM

Gone Emilee's Way

Gone Emilee's Way, a poem written by Dana Yost in remembrance of Emilee Olson, one of the four children killed in the school bus crash near Cottonwood, Minn. in February 2008.

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February 19, 2009 9:50 PM

Cottonwood marks anniversary of school bus crash

Residents of Cottonwood are looking ahead today as they put behind them the first anniversary of a fatal school bus crash that killed four students. On Thursday, students, parents and residents looked back on 12 months that changed each one of them forever.

by Mark Steil

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February 19, 2009 10:13 AM

St. Paul superintendent a finalist for Austin, Texas job

St. Paul schools superintendent Meria Carstarphen is a finalist for the Austin, Texas, superintendent position, according to a newspaper report.

by Tom Weber

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February 17, 2009 4:36 PM

Professors urge U of M to postpone grad school restructuring

24 University of Minnesota professors have signed on to a letter asking the school to postpone restructuring the U's Graduate School.

by Tim Post

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February 17, 2009 4:28 PM

Principals doubtful of meeting NCLB standards

A new survey of more than 700 principals in Minnesota finds nearly all of them are doubtful about meeting federal No Child Left Behind standards by 2014.

by Tom Weber

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February 14, 2009 11:50 AM

Minn. students protest cuts in college funding

College students in Winona are criticizing Minnesota lawmakers for proposals to reduce funding for higher education.

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February 13, 2009 3:30 PM

How do high schools regulate dances?

From "twerking" to bumping and grinding, schools vary their approaches to inappropriate dancing.

by Tom Weber

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February 13, 2009 7:22 AM

MnSCU faculty agree to forgo scheduled raises

Faculty at Minnesota state colleges and universities have announced a tentative contract agreement to forgo raises for two years.

by Jessica Mador

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February 13, 2009 3:39 AM

Stimulus bill gives boost to college student aid, less for campus repairs

The $790 billion stimulus bill offers a mix of news for higher education.

by Tim Post

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February 12, 2009 9:30 AM

Enrollment and funding challenges for Minnesota schools

Shifting school age populations and funding shortfalls present Minnesota school administrators with increasing challenges.

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