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May 29, 2025

Four lessons from best-ever Minnesota High School Graduation Rates

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The following column, with localized information, originally was published in late May, 2025 in among others, the Dakota County Times, Monticello Times Stillwater Gazette, MilleLacs Messenger, Sun Current, Sun Post, Sun Sailor, Sun This Week, Union Times and Caledonia Argus. Localized information appeared in a number of the columns. The localized information is found at the […]

April 16, 2025

Wise, courageous action by Education Commissioner Willie Jett

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The following column originally was published in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during April, 2025, including the Dakota Country Tribune, Mille Lacs Messenger, SunThisWeek, Press&News, Sun Current, Sun Post, Sun Sailor, Forest Lake Times, Union Times and Monticello Times. Wise, courageous action by Education Commissioner Willie Jett In a […]

September 3, 2023

Three free back-to-school tips for families

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The following column originally appeared in several APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during August and September, 2023 Three free back-to-school tips for families As Minnesota schools open, here are several back-to-school ideas that will help youngsters and won’t cost a cent. That’s important, because we all want to help young people succeed, and […]