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School funding is relatively equal, but childhood still isn't
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (436+ words) Children from low-income families have roughly $80, 000 less invested in their development, well-being, and education relative to their peers from high-income households, according to a new study, the findings of which Chalkbeat examines here The research is significant because it puts…...
More than a quarter of private colleges are at risk of closing, new projection shows
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (1687+ words) More than a dozen newborn lambs cavorted around a fenced-in yard beneath the scrutiny of their mothers and a few watchful students taking turns attending to them. The lambs" successful births have been a needed bright spot at tiny Sterling…...
COVID-Era Learning Woes Still Haunt Minnesota Kids" Well-being
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (332+ words) Minnesota is doing a better job helping households with children escape poverty, but education outcomes remain shaky several years after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an annual child well-being report. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book again ranks…...
What the US can teach other countries about home-based child care
1+ week, 3+ day ago (327+ words) Each day, nearly 70% of the world's children are cared for and educated by adults other than their parents in home-based settings, many of which are informal and run by women. (In the United States, it's about 30%.) In many countries, these…...
Waite Park to Interview Five for City's First Full-Time Fire Chief
2+ week, 18+ hour ago (257+ words) (KNSI) " The City of Waite Park is poised to make a piece of local history next week. Five candidates are scheduled to interview on Monday, June 1st, for what would be the city's first full-time fire chief. The interviews are expected…...
Becker High School Students Selected for Minnesota's Largest High School Theater Event
2+ week, 1+ day ago (159+ words) KNSI Becker High School Students Selected for Minnesota's Largest High School Theater Event (KNSI) " Students from Becker High School will take the stage at the historic State Theatre in Minneapolis next month as part of Spotlight Showcase, Minnesota's largest high…...
If Voters Approve, Minnesota Schools Will Get More Money From Trust Fund Dating to State's Founding
2+ week, 1+ day ago (838+ words) Yes, it sounds too good to be true. But a proposal along those lines will be on ballots this fall. With bipartisan backing from the Legislature, voters will be asked if the state constitution should be amended so that schools…...
Great River Regional Library Adds Nintendo Switch Games For Patrons
2+ week, 2+ day ago (176+ words) KNSI Great River Regional Library Adds Nintendo Switch Games For Patrons (KNSI) " Great River Regional Library has added something new to its collection, one destined to light up the face of any local gamer. The newest addition includes 24 Nintendo Switch…...
LEAF 742 Honors Community Members at Annual Celebration and Awards
2+ week, 6+ day ago (193+ words) (KNSI) " LEAF 742 recognized this year's recipients at its annual Celebration and Awards event held this spring at the St. Cloud Country Club. The education foundation for District 742 gathered donors, volunteers, and supporters for an evening highlighting the community partnerships that…...
Tech High School Students Headed to National AI Festival in Boston
2+ week, 6+ day ago (244+ words) KNSI Tech High School Students Headed to National AI Festival in Boston (KNSI) " Two Tech High School students have been selected to represent Minnesota at America's Youth AI Festival in Boston and Cambridge this July. Bihmanji Acho and Jiech Jiech…...