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Education

MPR News keeps track of the latest education news in Minnesota and nationwide so you can understand the events shaping the future of learning. Stay informed about local education events, policies and more happening in schools and other learning institutions across the country.

Perham School District considering four-day week

Perham School District considering four-day week

In order to save money on energy costs, the Perham School District in western Minnesota is considering a four-day school week. This spring, the MCCRAY School District decided to eliminate Mondays from the school week to save money.
by Minnesota News Network

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Teacher of the year resigns

Teacher of the year resigns

Minnesota's Teacher of the Year for 2008 has resigned her title. Carleen Gulstad, who teaches in Hopkins, cited personal reasons for her decision.

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Summertime means plans for kids

Summertime means plans for kids

When the school year winds down, there are thousands of children and teenagers thinking about summer. As parents work to find things for their kids to do, many turn to city parks and libraries for safe, structured activities.
by Brandt Williams

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University of Iowa responds to flooding

University of Iowa responds to flooding

The summer session at the University of Iowa will begin on Monday in Iowa City, even though parts of the campus are still under water. University officials say 20 buildings were inundated when the Iowa River flooded over the weekend.
by Cathy Wurzer

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MnSCU tuition needs attention

MnSCU tuition needs attention

Tuition for state colleges and universities is a matter of concern, according to a new Web information tool the MnSCU system launched yesterday.
by Art Hughes

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Star Wars blasts into the Science Museum

Star Wars blasts into the Science Museum

The much anticipated Star Wars exhibit opens today at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

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To solve racial disparities, parents, schools call truce

To solve racial disparities, parents, schools call truce

The education gap between black and white students in Minneapolis public schools has been the source of an increasingly bitter struggle, but a group of parents and the school board have decided to call a truce.
by Tim Nelson

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