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Daarel Burnette II

Reporter | St. Paul schools

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Daarel Burnette II covers St. Paul and east metro schools.

School librarians: Headed for the history books?

As cash-strapped schools cut budgets, librarians find themselves on the chopping block.

Updated: December 11, 2010, - 09:33 AM

Cultural immersion in Forest Lake

After parents showed there is a demand for Spanish immersion by starting a successful charter school, the Forest Lake School District launched its own program.

Updated: December 07, 2010, - 06:30 PM

Cultural immersion in Forest Lake schools

After parents showed there is a demand for Spanish immersion by starting a successful charter school, the Forest Lake School District launched its own program.

Updated: December 04, 2010, - 09:18 PM

Forest Lake schools unsure of future cuts

Many options are "on the table" after voters rejected spending proposals in Nov. 2 election. It will be months before specifics are known.

Updated: December 04, 2010, - 05:51 PM

Spanish immersion expansion plan nixed in South Washington schools

The South Washington County school board considered expanding a Spanish immersion program, but decided not to when residents made it clear they opposed the plan.

Updated: December 04, 2010, - 12:13 AM

Schools may add to harassment policies

The Minnesota School Board Association wants more groups mentioned in policy.

Updated: November 22, 2010, - 02:37 PM

Preschool classes aim to close gap

District 622 opened two preschool classes this year to help close the achievement gap.

Updated: November 20, 2010, - 09:41 PM

New voices join in

The St. Paul school district is gearing up to meet new language challenges from the Karen, a growing ethnic minority group from Myanmar.

Updated: November 09, 2010, - 08:10 AM

Stillwater schools weigh big change

As it plans for growth, the district is pitching "Vision 2014," which would transform junior highs to middle schools and include a redistricting that's likely to be controversial.

Updated: November 07, 2010, - 11:09 PM

State tells online charter school to shape up or face fines

BlueSky Charter School could face thousands of dollars in fines from the state Department of Education for offering inadequate curriculum and handing out diplomas to students who didn't deserve them, according to a letter sent to the school Tuesday.

Updated: November 03, 2010, - 12:28 PM