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Dayton sets out ambitious, expensive goals for K-12 | StarTribune.com

Dayton sets out ambitious, expensive goals for K-12 | StarTribune.com

Jerry Holt, Star Tribune

Mark Dayton


Dayton sets out ambitious, expensive goals for K-12

The DFL candidate for governor outlined several goals for K-12 education Wednesday, though the price tag may leave them on paper.

Last update: September 22, 2010 - 9:55 PM

DFL candidate for governor Mark Dayton unveiled a K-12 education plan that would fund all-day kindergarten, cut classroom sizes and end the four-day school weeks some districts have adopted to save money.

His ambitious plans came even as he