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New Social Studies Standards Face Criticism

Adam Ulbricht — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:00:05 +0000

ST. CLOUD-- Social Studies standards for Minnesota's schools are being revised, but not without controversy. The proposed standards for kindergarten through 12th grade education are being criticized by both the political left and right

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Hiring at Minnesota Schools Up 7.6 Percent

The Associated Press — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:23:43 +0000

Minnesota schools are hiring more people, following a couple years of job losses. Nearly 107,000 people were on the school districts' payroll in August, an increase of 7.6 percent over the same month last year.

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Minnesota Among 9 States to Win Federal Grants

The Associated Press — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:41:44 +0000

The Associated Press has learned that nine states will share $500 million in grant money to improve their early childhood programs.

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Minnesota House Passes 3rd Grade Reading Bill

The Associated Press — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:58:39 +0000

A bill approved by the Minnesota House would instruct school districts to hold back third graders who are struggling with reading. The bill requires that schools hold back students who are not reading at grade-level in third grade.

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