December 6, 2001 - Officials in the state's fifth largest school district are taking heat over their latest budget cutting move. Faced with a nine million dollar budget shortfall, the Osseo school board voted this week to shorten the school week next year from five days to four. Critics claim the switch is intended to punish parents for last month's defeat of an excess tax levy referendum. Others are warning that many districts will make similarly dramatic cuts in the coming months. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Pugmire reports.
November 26, 2001 - Some of the National Guard troops assigned to protect the nation's airports say they need better personal financial protection while serving their country. Many citizen soldiers took a big pay cut when they were called up to active duty. U.S. Senators Paul Wellstone and Mark Dayton say they plan to push for changes in federal law to prevent the guard troops from losing their homes or piling up extra debt.
November 19, 2001 - Thirty years ago the fight to improve the lives of the nation's children looked much as it does today, according to child welfare advocates. Former Vice-President Walter Mondale and a panel of experts reflected on the failed Child and Family Services Act of 1971.
November 13, 2001 - MPR’s Tim Pugmire reports that a new round of mandated state testing is underway in Minnesota public school classrooms. Over the next month, teachers will use the new Test of Emerging Academic English to measure the progress of the students who are not yet fluent English speakers. The results could also have a financial impact on schools.
October 10, 2001 - Al-Amal School is a private school located across the street from Totino Grace opened in 1994. Al-Amal allows for religion practices within the school day.
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September 26, 2001 - Minneapolis School Board had to cut $25 million from their budget and lost another $5 million in school integration.
September 21, 2001 - President Bush is urging Americans to keep making donations in support of the victims of last week's terrorist attacks. Hundreds of millions of dollars have already poured into several large national charities. Officials with Minnesota charitable organizations say they've been amazed by the level of giving, but they're also concerned about their ability to meet ongoing, local needs. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Pugmire reports.
September 20, 2001 - One of six Minneapolis schools slated to close next year could now survive intact at a new location, and the fate of another school on the list might be delayed. School board members held a public hearing on the revised school closure plan last (Wednesday) night. Despite the changes, many parents remain upset over the potential impact on their children. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Pugmire reports...
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