Solvejg Wastvedt
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Saint Paul, MN, United States
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Past articles by Solvejg:
St. Paul educator turns experience of depression into teaching moment
Al Levin thinks two groups face unique mental health challenges: men and educators. → Read More
Some St. Paul schools fail to meet state law on teaching the arts
The data on arts instruction came out after a parent sought the info -- and found it was unavailable. → Read More
Teachers, staff try to bring families back to St. Paul schools
Higher enrollment would put the district in line for more state money. → Read More
Hands-on experience gives teachers leg up on bike safety
Teachers had a chance to practice starts, stops, turn signals and other skills. → Read More
School's almost out, free meal sites prepare for summer
Sites throughout the state will feed children and teens younger than 19, free breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. → Read More
Minnesota high school grad rate ranks 35th in U.S.
The latest figures also show achievement gaps among the worst in the nation. → Read More
Cash-strapped schools await word of veto decisions
Gov. Dayton has threatened to block bills that include one-time money for safety improvements and other uses. → Read More
Photos: Kids get a taste of farm life at Urban Ag Day
The event at the State Fairgrounds aims to bridge the gulf that divides rural and urban young people. → Read More
After review, Ramsey County officials look to improve how sex assault cases are handled
After a two-year review of sexual assault cases found that victims were dropping out of the process in 26 percent of cases, Ramsey County officials are making some changes. → Read More
It's tick season again. Here's how to avoid the disease-carrying pests
The year's heavy snowfall actually helped tick populations by insulating their winter habitat, and the pests are coming out hungry. → Read More
Students plan sustained demonstration against gun violence leading up to Election Day
Four student organizers from Eden Prairie High School are recruiting two volunteers per weekday to hold photos and information about school shooting victims in the Capitol lobby. → Read More
As school referendum campaigns become more costly, is enforcement system up to the task?
Spending in some districts reaches into the tens of thousands of dollars. And some say campaign finance laws aren't keeping up. → Read More
Minnesota bill would regulate school start times
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to eliminate early school start times. → Read More
Schools, governor push to make preschool funding permanent
School officials say they may have to cut preschool classes if lawmakers do not extend state funds awarded last year. → Read More
Dayton proposes plan to close special education funding gap
Gov. Mark Dayton is proposing $19 million more next year and $22 million more the following year for special education funding. → Read More
Minnesota above average on 'Nation's Report Card,' but gaps remain
Minnesota students scored above the national average on a test known as the "Nation's Report Card", according to 2017 results out Tuesday. → Read More
Student charged with bringing gun to Osseo school
Joshua Bernard, 18, brought a handgun and ammunition to school at the Osseo Area Learning Center last Thursday, according to the criminal complaint. → Read More
Minneapolis teacher weighs in on federal review of discipline policy
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is considering whether to keep or rescind the Obama-era instructions to schools, which aim to reduce racial disparities in school discipline. → Read More
Conservative critics keeping heat on Edina schools
Since last year, conservatives have accused Edina schools of indoctrinating students with liberal viewpoints. The issue has drawn national attention, and state lawmakers are considering legislation to ban "indoctrination" of public school students. → Read More
Minneapolis students heading to Washington, D.C. March for Our Lives
The national student-led demonstration comes just over a month after a shooter killed 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Florida. → Read More