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Should your high school student take a gap year?
Even though Malia Obama did it, and schools like Harvard and Princeton encourage it, only about 3 percent of American students take a gap year between high school and college. But interest in the idea is growing.
Navigating gender identity at school
School leaders are talking more with students and families about pronoun use, bathrooms and other facets of gender identity. A pediatrician specializing in gender health and a teacher-turned-advocate share their advice with MPR News.
Two of the longest-serving principals in the Twin Cities talk about big issues in education, and what parents and teachers can do to make sure students have a successful year.
Turning the tables on 1A’s Joshua Johnson
Each weekday on 1A, Joshua Johnson leads a national conversation about some of the biggest issues of our time. Johnson sat down with Angela Davis at the Minnesota State Fair to talk about his approach to journalism and the importance of listening in our everyday lives.
R&B legends Tony! Toni! Toné! on why their hits are still popular
R&B icons Tony! Toni! Toné! will perform Friday and Saturday nights at the Minnesota State Fair. But first, they stopped by the stage at Dan Patch Park to talk with Angela Davis and 1A host Joshua Johnson about some of their hits.
A conversation with the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are both young and full of energy, and they both have ambitious hopes for their respective cities. They joined Angela Davis on stage at the Minnesota State Fair for a conversation about their work, their friendship and the issues they face.