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Minnesota Early Childhood Family Education programs have been helping parents and caregivers feel more confident in their roles for the past 50 years.

February is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month. It’s a great time to recognize our elected community members who selflessly give their time and energy in support of high-quality public schooling

Hutchinson School Board approved two policies during its Jan. 8 meeting outlining how the public can request removal of a book, textbook or other instructional materials from district schools.

The Hutchinson School Board made some changes in its members’ responsibilities during Jan. 8 meeting.

Books could be removed from district libraries if the Hutchinson School Board adopts a policy change currently under review.

Hutchinson Public Schools, like other districts in the state, will target improved reading levels in answer to action at the state Legislature earlier this year.

The addition of a federal holiday, and how it will affect teacher contract negotiations, sparked a spirited discussion during a Hutchinson School Board work session last week.

Katie Naranjo, chairwoman of the Travis County, Texas, Democratic Party, said no one was in the party's Austin headquarters when security video recorded a man wearing an American flag bandanna throw a firebomb into the office, starting a blaze that was quickly extinguished by workers from a neighboring business.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Police in the Netherlands and Germany have arrested nine...