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Minneapolis schools making cuts to make up for $25 million shortfall

Each of the Minneapolis public schools' principals is having to decide on what is a core program and what isn't and give that decision back to the district so decisions about cuts can be made.

RESET campaign to close education achievement gaps

Despite strong test scores in the state, Minnesota is recognized as having one of the largest achievement gaps in the country.

St. Paul school sees major drop in suspensions

Over the last five years, Washington Technology Magnet School has seen suspensions drop by 62 percent.

U of M president gives State of the U address

In his second State of the U address, University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler said the University is in the midst of a perfect storm for higher education.

U of M is first in MN to offer free online courses

Joining the likes of 33 other major college institutions, the University of Minnesota has jumped on the  bandwagon of offering free online courses.

Lawmakers seek more mental health services for students

Lawmakers push for more spending on services to recognize and treat mental illnesses in younger Minnesotans

Conservative group objects to new academic standards

A conservative group is asking an administrative law judge to block new academic standards from going into effect next year 

Cash for college, hoping to score additional aid with high scores

There's no question saving sufficiently for a child's college education can be a daunting task for most any family. And experts say there's also no question that task has people trying

Study shows unusual trend for Mankato students

Of all of the state colleges in Minnesota, the one in Mankato ranks near the bottom, when it comes to the cost of tuition.

Eden Prairie High seniors get a leg up on college admissions

"Congratulations!"  Kris Roach, Director of Admissions at The University of St. Thomas says as she shakes the hand of a perspective college recruit and hands her a thick packet.

Bill Nye the Science Guy talks creative classrooms