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In southern Minnesota, small-town schools plan as fears of Trump deportations rise

In southern Minnesota, small-town schools plan as fears of Trump deportations rise

As a new Trump administration nears power, some communities are bracing for potential mass deportations and the impact they may have on schools. It’s especially concerning in small-town districts like St. James and Butterfield where most of the kids are Latino.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Special ed students benefit from being integrated at school. It doesn't always happen

Special ed students benefit from being integrated at school. It doesn't always happen

Research shows including students with and without disabilities in the same classroom can benefit everyone. Two students with Down syndrome show what can be gained when that happens.
by Jonaki Mehta

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State Supreme Court tosses suit tied to Minneapolis teachers of color and layoffs

State Supreme Court tosses suit tied to Minneapolis teachers of color and layoffs

Minnesota’s high court on Wednesday turned aside a lawsuit alleging Minneapolis schools racially discriminate against white teachers to protect teachers of color, overturning an earlier ruling by the state appeals court.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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The power of mentoring

The power of mentoring

January is national Mentoring Month. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how a mentor can support, guide and open opportunities for people of all ages.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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St. Francis school board gets pushback on controversial book buying plan

St. Francis school board gets pushback on controversial book buying plan

Board members in the district north of the Twin Cities are under pressure to rethink their plan to use a conservative website to help choose books to buy for school libraries. Their superintendent warns it would violate state law. The school board chair says the ACLU may intervene.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Driver faces charges after crash involving school bus near Hibbing

Driver faces charges after crash involving school bus near Hibbing

According to the criminal complaint, Svea Snickers’ vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with the bus. The complaint alleges Snickers had been using Snapchat on her phone shortly before the crash.
by Kirsti Marohn

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AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it

AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it

Artificial intelligence holds the promise of helping countless other students with a range of visual, speech, language and hearing impairments to execute tasks that come easily to others. Schools everywhere have been wrestling with how and where to incorporate AI but many are fast-tracking applications for students with disabilities.
by The Associated Press

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Edina superintendent picked to head St. Paul schools

Edina superintendent picked to head St. Paul schools

The St. Paul school board Thursday night chose Stacie Stanley to head the state’s second largest district. Board members voted unanimously to offer her the position, describing Stanley as compassionate. Her start date will be announced after winter break.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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