Thursday, July 2, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Education Commissioner explains student test results
The 2009 Minnesota test scores in reading and math improved slightly....but do not meet national goals under the No Child Left Behind law.11:00 a.m.GuestsAlice Seagren: Minnesota Commissioner of Education. Former State Representative (R-Bloomington). Former school board member.More from MPRKline expects less emphasis on standardized tests (06/29/2009)Schools still waiting for stimulus money (06/10/2009)Teach For America program expands to Twin Cities (06/23/2009)Resources
Al Franken's Road to the Senate
An MPR documentary looks back at the 2008 U.S. Senate election, the closest and most expensive Senate race in state history. The race concluded June 30, 2009 when former Senator Norm Coleman conceded to Al Franken after the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Al Franken won by 312 votes.12:00 p.m.More from MPRVideo: Al Franken's press conference (07/01/2009)Video: Norm Coleman's concession speech (07/01/2009)Franken brings 60th vote to Senate Dems (07/01/2009)Resources
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