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The former Washburn High School principal was dropped by the district after charges emerged.
Exner was fired just days after beginning his role as Wasburn's new principal after accusations that he tampered with test scores at his previous job came to light.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
Hiring process was rushed, says district's deputy leader.
Exner's departure comes amidst accusations that he tampered with student test scores.
Patrick Exner is being accused of fudging the results on state standardized tests last year.
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Four recent Southwest grads star in two sharp and comedic productions this week.
Patrick Exner was named as Washburn's principal on Thursday night.
New athletic director still being sought.
School board member says district working hard to fill vacant principal slot.
The district announced the hire of Michael Goar last week.
Michael Goar will assume the position effective July 8.
The district highlights the 2012-2013 school year.
The school board is expected to approve the budget at its June 25 meeting.
The class was celebrated at a commencement ceremony May 31.
The class was celebrated at a commencement ceremony June 1.
Gov. Mark Dayton signed the bill into law last week.
School is out for the summer, but contract negotiations are just getting started.
A Star Tribune op-ed questioned Minneapolis Public Schools' online system for tracking student progress. Another parent countered that it works for him. What's your experience with Parent Portal?
Nathaniel Larson is part of the American Youth Leadership Program (AYLP) with Singapore and Malaysia, sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State.
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'That's like graduation' was the cry as 50 Lake Harriet Community School students' rockets fill the sky.
Superintendent Dr. Bernadeia H. Johnson's latest message to the community.
Carol Markham-Cousins has been named principal at Stadium View Freedom School, located in the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center.
The announcement included developing a partnership zone for achievement, autonomy and accountability and several key labor negotiation priorities.
The students were selected from a pool of 15,000 finalists.
Minneapolis Public Schools puts together an FAQ on the recent Washburn HIgh School events.
Carol Markham-Cousins was removed from the position in April.
The district is in the process of finding Carol Markham-Cousins replacement.
The magazine's 2013 rankings came out Monday.