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MPR News keeps track of the latest education news in Minnesota so you can understand the events shaping the future of learning and how it impacts students at any level.

Stay informed about local education events, policies and more happening in schools and colleges across Minnesota.

University of Minnesota will return to negotiations with Fairview and M Physicians

The University of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services, and M Physicians are returning to the negotiating table. A mutually agreed-upon mediator will be selected soon, while strategic facilitator Lois Quam will remain involved in the process.
by Erica Zurek

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Minnesota teacher licensing head: Reporting system needs changes to keep kids safe

Minnesota teacher licensing head: Reporting system needs changes to keep kids safe

Yelena Bailey tells MPR News she’ll ask lawmakers to give the state licensing board more power to revoke the licenses of teachers accused of inappropriate behavior with students and to investigate people applying for licenses. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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State auditor finds Byron schools improperly documented credit card purchases amid financial crisis

State auditor finds Byron schools improperly documented credit card purchases amid financial crisis

A state review shows that Byron Public Schools failed to provide proper credit card documentation for $60,000 in purchases in 2023 and 2024. It's the latest in a series of financial missteps in the southeastern Minnesota district.
by Catharine Richert

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New president chosen for St. Cloud State University

New president chosen for St. Cloud State University

Gregory Tomso is on sabbatical from his previous role as vice president of academic engagement and student affairs at the University of West Florida.  He will take over on Jan. 5.
by Kirsti Marohn

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University of Minnesota regents say physicians group exceeded authority in Fairview agreement

University of Minnesota regents say physicians group exceeded authority in Fairview agreement

The resolution passed by the regents gives the university’s president authority to explore the “likely reduction in academic or mission support funding,” assess branding and trademark implications and review the Board of Regents’ medical school policy. 
by Erica Zurek

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Families plan lawsuit after former Stillwater school staffer charged with creating child sexual abuse material

Two families with students in Stillwater schools are planning to sue the school district, after a former employee allegedly took pictures of kids and used artificial intelligence technology to create child sexual abuse material.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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