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Great Expectations March School News

Mar 04, 2021 10:22AM ● By Editor

See the latest in happenings at Great Expectations School. From Great Expectations - March 4, 2021.

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Video: Bill proposed in Minnesota would prevent early childhood students from being suspended, expelled

Mar 04, 2021 06:27AM ● By Editor

A proposed bill in the Minnesota House of Representatives' Education Policy Committee would prohibit students from kindergarten through third grade from being suspended or dismissed unless there is an ongoing safety threat. By Crystal Bui of KSTP-TV - March 3, 2021

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A tribute to Mrs. Susan Nelson by one of her students

Mar 03, 2021 05:47AM ● By Editor

Erica Tate from Cook County Schools sat down with Mrs. Sue Nelson to talk about her teaching career at Cook County Schools and her upcoming retirement plans. By Boreal Community Media - March 3, 2021

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Video: Push to give hourly school workers jobless benefits

Mar 02, 2021 06:00AM ● By Editor

School bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and other paraprofessionals who work by the hour don't qualify for unemployment under current Minnesota law. By John Croman of KARE 11 News - March 2, 2021

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Some Minnesota school districts will bring older learners back later than Walz wanted

Mar 02, 2021 05:14AM ● By Editor

For many districts, changing learning scenarios within just a few weeks will be difficult to accomplish. By Elizabeth Shockman of Minnesota Public Radio News - March 1, 2021

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Video: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day extended to a week after tough year

Feb 25, 2021 08:53AM ● By Editor

As thousands of school bus drivers went above and beyond the call of duty in the last year, Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed a week of appreciation for them this year. By Sarah Danik of Fox 9 News - February 24, 2021

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Video: Minnesota Department of Health introduces new Youth Testing Campaign

Feb 25, 2021 06:56AM ● By Editor

The Department of Health introduced the new Youth Testing Campaign Wednesday. While it is not a requirement of families, health officials said testing every two weeks is highly recommended—adding that there are a number of ways families can get tested. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - February 24, 2021

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Enrollment in Minnesota public schools declines 2% vs. last year

Feb 19, 2021 01:51PM ● By Editor

Due to COVID-19, enrollment in public schools has decreased; highlights need for education budget provision to address pandemic enrollment loss. From the Minnesota Department of Education - February 19, 2021

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Video: New report addresses pandemic's impact on childcare in Greater Minnesota

Feb 19, 2021 05:54AM ● By Editor

The report released by the Center for Rural Policy and Development Thursday said there has been a decrease in both family child care providers and day care centers within Greater Minnesota over time. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - February 18, 2021

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Walz: Students can return to middle, high school buildings Monday

Feb 17, 2021 01:37PM ● By Editor

Minnesota school districts will be able to reopen their middle and high school buildings to students starting Feb. 22. By Elizabeth Shockman and Mark Zdechlik of Minnesota Public Radio News - February 17, 2021

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