EJ Hersom/Staff photographer Aquila Robinson, 7, grabs a copy of her new book, "Septic Zombie," from her fellow author and father, Jeremy Robinson, at their home in Rochester Monday.

Photo: #Minnesota's Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius said the state's system to measure schools is more fair and more accurate, and takes into consideration academic growth and other factors.

Competition for getting into selective enrollment high schools like Northside and Walter Payton College Prep has been intense, and the new seats figure to add options for students who don't get near perfect test scores.

The fire retardant industry engaged in a decades-long deception about its products, which are often filled with cancerous materials, the Chicago Tribune reports.

"With this competition, we are inviting districts to show us how they can personalize education for a set of students in their schools," Duncan said in a statement.