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St. Paul teacher quits after being caught using slur on video
The teacher was in her fourth year at Highland Park, and taught Spanish and Global Studies, according to a school webpage that is no longer active.
Forest Lake High School, Minnesota education official honored for environmental efforts
The school and state education leader won awards from the national Green Ribbon Schools program.
Top school counselors recognized with award
School counselors from Bloomington, Minnetonka and an online school program based in Fergus Falls have been recognized with the Minnesota School Counselor of the Year…
St. Paul school staff member on leave after using racial slur in 'disturbing' video
District officials said the Highland Park Middle School staff member's language was damaging to St. Paul Schools' relationship with students and the community.
Two Twin Cities students selected as U.S. Presidential Scholars
The students from Wayzata and Mounds View high schools are among 161 students recognized for top academic performance.
Former Minnesota education commissioner picked to lead Boston schools
For eight years, Brenda Cassellius was the state's top education official.
Minnesota graduation rate hits all-time high; racial gap narrows
More than 83 percent of students graduated on time, with some progress in narrowing the achievement gap.
Burnsville school board picks St. Paul administrator as new superintendent
Theresa Battle, the board's preferred candidate, has served in the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Osseo school districts.
After referendum defeat, Floodwood schools plan for major cuts
The northeast Minnesota school district's financial woes were highlighted in Gov. Tim Walz's recent address.
Nine finalists named for Minnesota Teacher of the Year
Winner will be named at a banquet on May 5.