Education

June 4, 2008 5:12 PM

Study: Minn. ranks at bottom for black graduation rate

A new study of nationwide graduation rates shows Minnesota now ranks last among the states for the percent of black students that get high school diplomas.

by Tim Nelson

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June 4, 2008 8:16 AM

Education officials say new science test is a success

In May, more than 185,000 students took the first online evaluation of student progress administered statewide in Minnesota.

by Tim Nelson

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May 30, 2008 8:59 PM

2 Brainerd elementary schools close

It was the last day of class for two Brainerd elementary schools - for good.

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May 30, 2008 8:28 AM

Students make music and instruments

Thousands of people are expected over the next couple of days at the Flint Hills Children's Festival at the Ordway Center in St Paul. Students from Webster Magnet School in St Paul created one of the many performances at the event.

by Euan Kerr

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May 29, 2008 12:00 AM

A once valuable nuclear tool now a liability for Univ

The 35W bridge collapse forces the university's hand with giant, dusty particle accelerator.

by Art Hughes

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May 28, 2008 9:44 AM

Ed Dept forms 9 centers for science, math teaching

The Minnesota Department of Education will send hundreds of teachers to school this summer as part of a push to improve science and math education.

by Tim Nelson

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May 23, 2008 12:01 AM

Smart design for people who need it

A new exhibition opening at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis this weekend shows that cheap and simple designs can change, and even save, lives.

by Marianne Combs

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May 21, 2008 7:32 AM

MnSCU set to approve low tuition increase

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities officials are set to approve the system's lowest annual tuition increase in ten years.

by Art Hughes

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May 20, 2008 4:00 PM

Rochester schools tackle complex education achievement problems

The achievement gap in Rochester Public Schools isn't just poor and minority students. It's also white middle class students.

by Sea Stachura

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May 20, 2008 3:00 AM

Higher Ed cuts should spare students higher tuitions

A nearly $21 million state budget reduction for higher education should not result in additional tuition increases by Minnesota's state-supported systems.

by Art Hughes

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