August 27, 2001 - State education officials are taking steps this year to try to reduce bullying in Minnesota schools. They say the abuse many students endure at the hands of other students is not only physically and emotionally harmful, but it's also affecting test scores and school attendance. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Pugmire reports...
August 28, 2001 - In Minneapolis, some judges are subjecting themselves to unusual scrutiny. The judges have asked an independent observer to critique *their* courtoom conduct in hopes of improving the fairness of the justice system. Minnesota Public Radio's Elizabeth Stawicki reports: Imagine you're in family court, trying to hash out a child custody matter. You expect the judge to take your case seriously. But the judge looks past you, spends an inordinate amount of time pouring and mixing coffee, and puts his feet up on the desk. St.Cloud State Communications Professor Rin Porter says this type of demeanor by judges tells people, "I don't care about your case; I've got more interesting things to do."
August 29, 2001 - Minneapolis School District officials pushed back start times in 1997 for better scores and data. So far, there hasn't been any proof of academic improvement.
August 30, 2001 - (to follow scheck) Former state epidemiologist Mike Osterholm says Minnesota State Fair organizers are wise to take such strong precautions against the spread of infectious diseases, in particular Foot and Mouth:
August 31, 2001 - A handful of elementary and high schools will open later than next week because they are still under construction. Many schools have a different look. Students and teachers will notice, with the new look of today, heading back to school next Tuesday may discover a change to the traditional school setting. Many knew Ed Codet of Codet Architectural Group has recently designed three new public schools for the city of Minneapolis. Create a more stimulating learning environment:
September 3, 2001 - FOR MONDAY MORNING Getting ready for school can be an expensive task for many. The cost of a new box of crayons, a backpack and a couple notebooks can add up. Some families can't afford to equip their children for school. So each year, many teachers spend money out of their own pockets to ensure students are prepared. In Rochester a community-supported program called "Running Start" will help out about 12-hundred students this year. Mainstreet Radio's Laurel Druley has more.
September 3, 2001 -
September 3, 2001 - On September 11th, primary voters in Minneapolis and St. Paul will narrow a large field of mayoral candidates to two in each city. Here on Morning Edition we've been giving you a chance to hear from the candidates for mayor of Minneapolis who will not be included in our debate with the leading candidates on September 5th. Mahamoud Wardere (Mah ha MOOD War DARE aye -- like bay--) was born in Somalia, where he worked as an air traffic controller at Mogadishu International airport. Wardere came to Minneapolis in 1993 to escape civil war. He is currently a social studies teacher for English as a Second Language students at Washburn High School. He says he brings a unique kind of experience to the job of mayor.
September 4, 2001 -
September 4, 2001 - Teenagers are using the internet as their library.