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May 7, 2009 7:00 AM

Join our conversation about standardized testing

The state just finished administering the MCA-II standardized test, and now students are in the thick of AP and IB testing. Join education reporter Tom Weber at 9am for a live chat about testing.

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May 7, 2009 7:00 AM

Join our conversation about standardized testing

The state just finished administering the MCA-II standardized test, and now students are in the thick of AP and IB testing. Join education reporter Tom Weber at 9am for a live chat about testing.

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May 7, 2009 5:06 AM

Minneapolis postpones district reorganization plans

The Minneapolis School District is postponing its plans for a reorganization that would close schools, return some magnet schools to regular community schools, and change busing options for students.

by Tom Weber

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May 7, 2009 3:00 AM

With new GRAD test done, passing score can now be set

Before the state can know who passed a new 11th-grade math test, a passing score needs to be established.

by Tom Weber

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May 6, 2009 8:07 AM

Budget cuts hit Anoka-Hennepin school district

In St. Paul, Minneapolis and across the state, school budgets are shrinking and enrollment is declining. That's prompted proposals to close schools and carry out other cost saving measures.

by Perry Finelli

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May 6, 2009 6:15 AM

Southern Minn. school district dissolved

Voters in four southern Minnesota school districts have approved a plan to divide one of the districts into the other three.

by Tom Weber

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May 6, 2009 5:54 AM

St. Paul Schools superintendent starting work early in Austin

Outgoing St. Paul Superintendent Meria Carstarphen won't start her new job in Austin Texas until July 1, but she's already being paid $1,000 a day as a consultant from her new district.

by Tom Weber

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May 5, 2009 7:58 PM

U of M president opposes expansion of alcohol sales at TCF stadium

The president of the University of Minnesota opposes a legislative effort to expand alcohol sales at the U's new football stadium.

by Tim Post

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May 5, 2009 5:00 PM

St. Paul plans to close three elementary schools

The St. Paul School District plans to close three elementary schools at the end of the 2009-2010 school year in an effort to save money.

by Tom Weber

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May 5, 2009 10:16 AM

U of M president concerned about budget cuts

University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks joins Midday as Gov. Pawlenty and the Legislature discuss plans to cut higher education funding.

by Robert Bruininks

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