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St. Paul Public Schools

School Cafeterias make efforts to buy from local farms

By Sheila Regan, TC Daily Planet

A few school districts in Minnesota have been recognized recently for their efforts in creating healthier, more locally grown meals for school lunches. In March, St. Paul Schools will complete its 18 month pilot program in finding new and innovative ways to create a more local, sustainable and healthy school lunch program.MORE »

On his knees, band director pleading to stop SPPS music cuts

By Ellen Frazel, TC Daily Planet
“I want to use my body to show how devastating this decision would be. It would be cutting our program off at the knees,” said Chelsea Heights Elementary School band director Dave Perry, on his knees at the St. Paul Public School Board listening session March 26.MORE »
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