Anyway you measure it, too many African American students are failing in Minneapolis and Saint Paul public schools. Results of last year's eighth grade basic skills tests put the problem in sharp focus, and raised the pressure on school leaders to improve scores. There are a few urban schools where African American students are not only passing, but excelling in rigorous academic programs. Educators from throughout the region will gather this weekend at Augsburg College in Minnespolis to learn more about those success stories. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Pugmire reports... --------------------------------------------------------- | D-CART ITEM: 3923 | TIME: (4:29) | OUTCUE: s.o.c. --------------------------------------------------------- 3806 (Sound of classroom)