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The Minnesota State High School league has taken no action on a request to allow districts to hold fewer sports games. Should schools rethink the role of sports?

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Proud, deeply committed, deeply honored, and out of here

Bob Collins February 26, 2009, 10:54 AM Feb 26, 2009

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St. Paul’s school superintendent Meria Cartarphen’s decison to take a job in Austin leaves some St. Paulites angry.

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Math tests not adding up to graduation for Minnesota students

Bob Collins February 23, 2009, 7:26 AM Feb 23, 2009

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What should be done with two out of three Minnesota high school seniors who have failed the state’s math graduation standards?

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Carstarphen’s view

Bob Collins February 19, 2009, 12:44 PM Feb 19, 2009

The St. Paul school superintendent addresses reports she wants out.

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Moving on?

Bob Collins February 19, 2009, 9:03 AM Feb 19, 2009

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One concern when Meria Carstarphen was named the superintendent of St. Paul schools was that she didn’t stay in jobs very long. It may be a well-founded one.

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How soon should kids get on a career track?

Bob Collins February 6, 2009, 9:06 AM Feb 6, 2009

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Live-blogging Midmorning’s examination of a proposed requirement for Minnesota students.

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Choosing your career path

Bob Collins January 29, 2009, 1:06 PM Jan 29, 2009

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Should the state force you to choose a career path in high school?

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On Campus: The prosthetic and orthotic technician

Bob Collins January 14, 2009, 6:22 PM Jan 14, 2009

Nathan Green knows he’s going to have to work hard to achieve what his parents have. He’s hoping for a foot in the door to start.

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On Campus: The information technology pro

Bob Collins January 14, 2009, 4:50 PM Jan 14, 2009

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Terrence McBride says he was the kid in school who got all of the speeches about potential. After being down and out, he says he finally realizing it.

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