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May 4, 2009 4:02 PM

What is the value of higher education?

President Obama would like to expand the Pell Grant program for college students, which is part of his goal to make college an entitlement on par with Medicare or Social Security. This comes at a time when some question whether higher education is worth its ever-rising cost.

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May 4, 2009 9:16 AM

Meet Minnesota's Teacher of the Year

Amber Damm is the 2009 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The day after she was awarded this year's title, she stopped by the Midday studios to share her ideas about education.

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May 4, 2009 8:07 AM

Minneapolis school principal returns to work after forced leave

A Minneapolis school principal was back at work Monday about two weeks after being put on leave following an exchange with a school board member.

by Tom Weber

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May 4, 2009 12:00 AM

Duluth schools proceed with controversial facilities plan

The Duluth School District is spending tens of thousands of dollars to work up a district facilities plan it has no intention of using. It's the latest twist in an ongoing skirmish over how to much to spend to fix up Duluth's aging school buildings.

by Bob Kelleher

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May 3, 2009 6:50 PM

Minneapolis teacher named 'Teacher of the year'

An English and language arts teacher from Minneapolis has been named Minnesota's teacher of the year for 2009.

by Tim Nelson

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May 3, 2009 6:02 PM

Possible flu cases close metro schools

Five Minnesota schools were closed Monday because of two separate cases of suspected H1N1 influenza in Hennepin County.

by Tim Nelson

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May 1, 2009 1:56 PM

St. Paul school votes to change name to Obama

The final decision on a name change for Webster Magnet School is up to the St. Paul School Board.

by Tom Weber

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May 1, 2009 6:50 AM

Cold Spring middle school to re-open next week

Minnesota's first confirmed case of H1N1 flu prompted an extended closure of Rocori Middle School in Cold Spring, Minn., but the school plans to re-open next Wednesday, May 6.

by Ambar Espinoza

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April 30, 2009 8:12 AM

Minn. schools taking lead from state on swine flu

Two schools in Cold Spring remain closed as a precaution today because of a case of swine flu.

by Tom Weber

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April 30, 2009 8:08 AM

Vote today on putting Obama's name on St. Paul school

St. Paul residents can vote today on whether to name a magnet school after President Obama.

by Tom Weber

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