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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.
Strike averted as St. Paul district reaches deal with teachers union
Plans for a strike set for Tuesday have been put on hold, but the tentative agreement still has to be ratified by the teachers union rank and file and the school board.
St. Paul teacher talks go down to wire; union says deal 'still not close'
After marathon weekend meetings, union says deal still isn't close; district prepares plan in case of strike.
As St. Paul teacher strike deadline looms, sizable disagreements remain
St. Paul district, teachers maintaining "unusually big" gap in proposals.
St. Paul superintendent 'optimistic' that teacher strike can be averted
Both the district and teachers union are making preparations to care for kids if walkout happens.
St. Paul teachers union firms up Tuesday strike date
St. Paul teachers will strike on Tuesday if a new contract is not settled in the coming days, the union announced Wednesday night.
Talks to avert St. Paul teachers' strike show progress
Plans are still being made, however, for a possible walkout within days.
Teacher contract talks to ramp up over multiple days in St. Paul
One day of mediation now could be weeklong affair in effort to prevent strike.
St. Paul teachers, staffers authorize strike; 10-day countdown begins
By an overwhelming majority, St. Paul teachers and staff members have voted to authorize a strike and could walk off the job as early as Feb. 13.
St. Paul teacher contract differences
St. Paul Public Schools, the state’s second-largest district with nearly 38,400 students and about 3,100 teachers, is in the sixth month of negotiations with the…
St. Paul teachers to cast strike authorization votes Wednesday
Stalled talks over new contract prompt decision on authorizing walkout.
St. Paul teachers set strike authorization vote for Jan. 31
In response, school district activated its "strike action" team; mediation continues.
During storm, waiting turned to panic for St. Paul school parents
Mayor and schools superintendent 'regret' errors that stranded students, panicked parents.
Open enrollment keeps students, resources flowing into Minnetonka
Minnetonka school officials criticized on two fronts: Race and numbers.
Full slate awaits optimistic St. Paul schools' 'hero of hope'
Joe Gothard describes himself as a “hero of hope.” The new superintendent of St. Paul Public Schools has visited 55 district schools and shared photos…
As competition mounts, Summit Brewing makes its first layoffs
The St. Paul brewer laid off about a dozen people just after Christmas, or about 10 percent of its staff.
St. Paul Schools see slight uptick in key enrollment category
Small bump may yield new revenue, but trend is still pointed downward.
Property taxes, homeowners' voices are rising across Twin Cities
Double-digit percentage hikes that had drawn complaints in St. Paul are popping up in the suburbs, too.
Charlie Burbach, St. Paul teacher and principal, dies at 84
Charlie Burbach didn’t care much for school when he was young, but he went on to be an accomplished educator, ultimately hosting a U.S. president…
Graduation gowns in St. Paul to get a personal flourish
Students want "adornments" celebrating their ethnicity.
St. Paul schools, teachers union move to take talks into mediation
The St. Paul Public Schools and the union representing its teachers have agreed to seek a state mediator’s help in forging a deal on a…
'Shaming' over school lunch debts has to stop, legislator says
Rep. Sarah Anderson, R-Plymouth, weighing ways to force school districts to back off hardball tactics.
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Twin Cities school districts seeking millions from voters
Districts want to go on building spree to meet growing enrollment and replace outdated facilities.
Tensions high as Mpls., St. Paul begin teacher contract talks
Budget strife is sure to complicate teacher contract talks in Minneapolis and St. Paul, where teachers are pushing for pay increases and district officials are stressing how tight their finances are.
St. Paul high schools to start later but not until 2019-20 school year
The delay is to allow more time to explore ways to ease parental concerns.
St. Paul School District outlines bargaining strategy
'Working within our budget' is one aim, but no specific dollar figure given.
St. Paul aims to ease property tax sticker shock
Online tool allows a before-and-after look at property tax changes.
Ex-St. Paul schools Superintendent Silva takes job at New York academy
Ousted superintendent to train school leaders during 2017-18 school year.
English learner program gets boost in St. Paul, but court case looms
Ten new teachers hired after difficult 2016-17 school year.
Rising exodus of students puts more pressure on Minnesota schools
In Minneapolis and St. Paul, a third of the students are now leaving for other districts. The student flight is magnifying budget pressures and transforming the racial diversity of metro-area schools.
St. Paul board to vote in October on school start-time changes
Sweeping moves would take effect in 2019-20, if approved.
Minn. appeals court dismisses teacher-tenure case, says Legislature should decide
Initial lawsuit said system protected bad teachers.
St. Paul school board votes to reduce police presence in schools
Tuesday's 5-1 vote marks the second consecutive year that the state's second-largest district has made substantive changes to its SRO program.
Minneapolis school board votes to cut two officers from campuses
The vote culminated a summer of heated discussions about tensions in schools between students and officers, one echoed in St. Paul.
Minnesota math scores down a bit; reading results are flat
"It's frustrating to see test scores slowly increasing over time, but there's more to providing a student with a well-rounded education than can be seen in a test," Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius said in a statement.
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