Minnesota students head back to school

As students all over the state head back to school, Midday features President Barack Obama's remarks to school children and a discussion about current education issues in Minnesota.

Guests

• Tom Dooher: President of Education Minnesota, the state teachers union. Former physical education teacher and coach.
• Charlie Kyte: Executive director of the Minn. Association of School Administrators. Former school superintendent and principal, and a physics, chemistry and math teacher.

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Resources

• President Obama's speech to schoolkids
• About Charlie Kyte
• About Tom Dooher