SPPS IN THE NEWS:
Minneapolis, St. Paul will grapple with what to pay new superintendents
Two of Minnesota's three largest school districts will spend a lot of time in coming months looking for new leadership.
9/16/2009
Minnesota Public Radio
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2009/09/16-superintendent-pay/
Primary elections yields no surprises
Mayoral contest, school board field set for November
9/16/2009
Pioneer Press
http://www.twincities.com/education/ci_13345996.html
OTHER DISTRICTS IN THE NEWS:
Minnesota / 7 state schools get Blue Ribbon honor
Schools in Woodbury and Lakeville, as well as five others from around Minnesota, were among 314 schools recognized for student academic achievement Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Education
9/16/2009
Pioneer Press
http://www.twincities.com/ci_13345862.html
Voters' approval of bonds could net Hastings school district $17 million more in federal funds
Federal stimulus contingency could save $11M on loans
9/16/2009
Pioneer Press
http://www.twincities.com/education/ci_13345976.html
Anoka-Hennepin school board appointee faces challenge
Kathy Tingelstad, a former state legislator who was appointed to the Anoka-Hennepin school board in January, is the lone incumbent on the board facing an election challenge this year.
9/16/2009
Star Tribune
http://www.startribune.com/local/north/59178842.html?elr=KArksUUUoDEy3LGDiO7aiU
As charter schools grow in suburbs, critics raise red flags
Concerns about segregation and unequal opportunities grow as charter schools flourish outside the urban core.
9/16/2009
Star Tribune
http://www.startribune.com/local/east/59412432.html?elr=KArksUUUoDEy3LGDiO7aiU
Court can't hear charter school battle
A nonprofit group's dispute with the state over its bid to start a school was taken to the wrong court, a judge ruled.
9/16/2009
Star Tribune
http://www.startribune.com/local/59412377.html?elr=KArksUUUoDEy3LGDiO7aiU
Proposed school closings criticized
Minneapolis parents expressed dismay over the school restructuring plan. The board is scheduled to vote next week.
9/16/2009
Star Tribune
http://www.startribune.com/local/59412852.html?elr=KArksUUUoDEy3LGDiO7aiU
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