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St. Paul School District weighing hard choices on budget
Superintendent slices number of new teacher coaches to be hired.
Anoka-Hennepin parents rally for Ramsey teachers dealing with rising unruliness
More must be done to stop disruptive behavior at Ramsey Elementary, supporters say.
St. Paul officials debate ways to rein in growing charter schools
The St. Paul Federation of Educators has quizzed school board and City Council candidates about whether they would back a moratorium on charter school growth.
St. Paul school board hears pitch to raise tobacco age
Thirty-one cities, counties have taken action to date.
St. Paul Central's Mary Mackbee hears the praises
School auditorium to be named for educator of more than 50 years.
St. Paul schools still show gaps in student discipline
Report says black students last fall were suspended eight times more often than whites.
Rose Johnsen, pillar of St. Paul's Obb's Sports Bar & Grill, dies at 97
Johnsen, who for 60 years was a charming, no-nonsense presence at the East Side institution, Obb's Sports Bar & Grill, and whose name now adorns the boulevard sign near the crosswalk outside, died Feb. 18. She was 97, and retired for only two years.
St. Paul school district projects budget deficit for fifth year
The $2.9 million shortfall would be the district's fifth in a row.
St. Paul educators mark century of activism
Union local is recognized leader in "common good" bargaining.
St. Paul students aim to put teeth into ethnic studies
Nationally, the curriculum has been shown to improve grades and attendance.
St. Paul schools prepare to change start times in the fall
District officials work to ease parental concerns.
Push on at Capitol to help English language newcomers
The education of students learning to grasp the English language is getting fresh attention at the State Capitol — in no small part because of the fiscal pressures being placed on school districts facing budget shortfalls to cover ELL services.
Ex-teacher to fight St. Paul district's move to toss retaliation lawsuit
Aaron Benner sued St. Paul schools alleging retaliation.
Minn. youth program uses 'elite' sport of squash to open doors
Beyond Walls, operating out of the University of Minnesota's Recreation and Wellness Center, looks to sharpen skills and academics.
Ramsey County's big data plans come under fire as profiling
St. Paul mayor, superintendent join in ordering "pause" on new joint powers board.
Perpich Arts High School offers new dorm fees deal to boost enrollment
The enrollment incentive would ease costs for teens outside the metro.
Daniel Connell, craft beer expert who ran marathons, dies at 35
Daniel Connell ran nine marathons, and after each one he vowed to never do it again."It's just too much," the Rev. Jerry Fehn quoted him…
St. Paul schools move again to have former teacher's lawsuit tossed
Ex-teacher critical of board claims retaliation after series of investigations.
St. Paul Superintendent Joe Gothard details strategic plan for school district
Middle schools to be an area of focus, he has said.
Trump panel advocates rescinding Obama-era school discipline rules
The proposal to return suspension policy stirs debate in Minnesota.
Property taxes climbing, but needs are many, activists say
Many residents applaud investments, but new hikes raise concerns, too.
St. Paul's student numbers on the decline
Drop in students for 2018-19 comes despite well-publicized campaign.
Osseo transgender student alleges harassment over bathroom use
Video posted online shows door to stall being opened by adults outside.
'Laser Week' light shows planned at St. Paul's Como Planetarium
St. Paul Public Schools is combining classic rock music and laser lights in a weeklong series of planetarium shows that will run Monday night through Saturday.
Police investigating alleged assault of St. Paul assistant principal by student
In St. Paul, court cases have gone from 15 in 2015 to 2 so far this year.
Storytelling skills being built at early age in St. Paul
Rondo-area preschoolers draw inspiration from guest artists.
St. Paul schools move to strengthen English language services
St. Paul schools plan is part of a settlement with parents of Karen students.
St. Paul Public Schools has plan to better engage with parents
District has a plan it says will help parents' feedback be handled better.
Twin Cities metro districts win in high-stakes school levy votes
The message was direct, “Vote Yes for Kids,” and on Tuesday, the people of Minneapolis and St. Paul delivered for their school districts. Voters backed…
Costs eyed as St. Paul superintendent builds his leadership team
Creation of two new jobs, rewriting of a third, comes as levy vote approaches.
Metro school districts go to voters to right fiscal ships
Levies in Mpls., St. Paul and suburbs would boost taxes, steady district finances.
St. Paul's Asian community pushes for investment in its students
As the St. Paul School District makes its case this fall for an $18.6 million a year increase in voter-approved funding, advocates and former students…
Eugene Jax, social worker with a heart for justice, dies at 82
After retiring, he continued to strive to give voice to the homeless but later was slowed by ALS.
Forest Lake area principal getting national honor credits 'Wyoming Way'
Curtis Slater will be in Washington representing Minnesota as the state's 2018 "national distinguished principal."
St. Paul property taxes to climb for most, according to projections
But voters will have say on school district taxes.
Minnesota school districts grapple with discipline disparities
Action taken by state will shine light on schools' corrective strategies
Two St. Paul students win $7,500 grand prize in Unsung Heroes contest
In a surprise announcement, the 10th-graders collect $7,500 grand prize for website honoring "unsung hero."
St. Paul schools unveil 2019 property-tax plan
District requesting $475 per student; voters will have the final say in November.
Farmington High band, accused of playing politics, marches on
This year's field show, "Dystopia," initially featured 10-foot-high boards spelling out the word, "RESIST," but critics cried foul.
First day for most Minnesota school districts was a full one
Spruced-up school buildings and a visit from Gov. Mark Dayton among opening day highlights.
School districts go door to door to draw new students
More than 100 kids recruited during St. Paul Public Schools canvassing effort.
St. Paul schools chief Joe Gothard scores positive marks
But the superintendent's first public review didn't increase his $232,000 salary.
St. Paul schools want to give more contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses
Push is on to hire women- and minority-owned firms; businesses owned by white men now get bulk of jobs.
St. Paul teacher assaulted by student loses court appeal
The U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled a district judge was correct in concluding that John Ekblad had failed to prove his case merited consideration beyond the remedies of workers' compensation system.
St. Paul's Central Lutheran School closing after 130 years
Declining enrollment, financial pressures cited in recent fundraising effort
George Howatt Jr., an inspiring father, dies at 76
The public-comment period at St. Paul school board meetings runs about a half-hour, and with the list of speakers often stacked, many have just a…
St. Paul schools referendum is set, but it carries some risk
Tax hike would cost average homeowner $136 more.
St. Paul enters debate about renaming schools
The national movement to erase the names of historic figures from buildings and places for sins related to race has reached St. Paul — this time with a U.S. president at the center of the debate.
After union setback, event in Minneapolis helps teachers regroup
A conference of the nation's educators winds down in Minneapolis on Thursday with few more ready to take on an anti-union tide than a battle-hardened group from Wisconsin.
Nation's educators look to build new energy in Minneapolis
Thousands of educators will meet in Minneapolis over the coming days after an impressive springtime showing of grass-roots power by teachers — and then a…
Schools across state aim to diversify advanced classes
Racial gaps remain, but access to dual credit courses is on the rise.
St. Paul School District looks ahead with new strategic plan
A push for more funding is expected after recent cuts.
St. Paul schools positioning for referendum
Polled voters signal support for additional funding.
Minneapolis schools official heading west
Michael Thomas was interim superintendent, says he is hopeful about where Mpls. schools are headed.
St. Paul schools moving ahead with later starts for older kids
All but one high school will start hour later in 2019-20, according to schedule.
St. Paul teachers criticize district's handling of sexual harassment claims
Concerns raised about a teacher who texted "highly personal" photo and who remains in school district.
Mahtomedi Public Schools names new superintendent
Farmington school administrator, Barbara Duffrin, will begin July 1.
Student arrested in beating of school aide freed without bail
Mohammed Dukuly no longer needed life support and sat up in his hospital bed and smiling two days after the attack at the Minneapolis school where he works.
Pastor, caregiver Ethel Johnson-Lee, who opened her home to those in need, dies at 92
In her late 50s, she graduated from the University of Minnesota despite never having attended high school.
At St. Paul's Johnson High, students 'do more for themselves'
Three years into the effort, "Govie leader" program has paid off.
St. Paul school board tackles $17.2 million budget gap
Board also considers scrapping district policy against holiday parties.
Ramsey County program turns to data to find and help at-risk students
A project seeking to identify students who are at risk of turning to crime, and offering them help to steer clear of it, took a big step in Ramsey County last week.
Chronic deficits dog Minneapolis, St. Paul schools
Districts say state, federal aid falling short, so voters will be asked to come through with more money.
St. Paul schools has app to receive tips about possible trouble
District is one of several letting students make anonymous reports.
Reading goals met, St. Paul charter school students collect on teacher's vow
St. Paul charter students collect on a promise for meeting reading goals.
Open-enrollment winner Mahtomedi struggling to grow out of funding crunch
While interest in the east metro district is high, there are limits to how much it can grow.
Big march is over, but Twin Cities students are all in on gun control
Plans are taking shape for April 20 school walkouts tied to the anniversary of the Columbine High shootings, along with a rally that afternoon at the State Capitol.
St. Paul school board OKs teachers' contract
Officials said contract wouldn't worsen city's projected budget deficit.
Students wanted at Perpich Center's arts high school
The House threatened to disband Perpich last year.
Gladys Westin, leader among St. Paul teachers, dies at 80
The 80-year-old's legacy as a teacher lives on in a college scholarship in her name.
St. Paul Superintendent Joe Gothard charts back-to-basics approach
Schools chief says he'll focus on instruction, not infrastructure, to boost student achievement.
St. Paul teachers ratify new two-year contract
Deal was reached Feb. 12 after strike threats and preparation.
St. Paul teachers say they are looking beyond pay to student needs
"Bargaining for the common good" catches on with other teacher unions.
In Minnesota, growing support for student walkouts, with plans for protest Wednesday
Florida school shooting is prompting action, including a walkout and march in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Details of St. Paul teachers' contract are disclosed
The two sides averted a strike with a day to spare this week, but until Thursday kept much of the details under wraps.
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