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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.

September 22, 2022 12:35 PM

State officials: One person likely behind hoax school shooting calls in Minnesota

State public safety officials now say there were at least 15 “swatting incidents” across Minnesota on Wednesday, in which schools were targeted by a series of hoax calls claiming there was a shooting or someone with a gun. Investigators believe a single person made the calls.

by MPR News Staff

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September 20, 2022 1:00 PM

Is homework actually necessary?

How much homework is too much? How much is not enough? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the value of homework and the types of homework that are most helpful for students.

by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Matthew Alvarez

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September 19, 2022 4:09 AM

Waiting for loan forgiveness, borrowers are targets for scammers

In the search for next steps on the government's loan forgiveness plan, some borrowers are finding fake emails and texts instead of real answers.

by Sequoia Carrillo

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September 13, 2022 1:02 PM

What’s next with student debt and loan forgiveness?

President Joe Biden announced a plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower, but critics say that the plan does nothing to address the underlying issue of college affordability. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about student loan forgiveness and the future of college affordability.

by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Samantha Matsumoto

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September 13, 2022 1:34 AM

Almost half of U.S. governors ask Joe Biden to cut student loan forgiveness plan

In a letter to Biden, Republican governors say they support "making higher education more affordable" but don't want to "force American taxpayers to pay off the student loan debt of an elite few."

by Ayana Archie

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September 12, 2022 4:00 AM

To plug worker shortage, Willmar hires teachers from abroad

The southwestern Minnesota school district turned to teachers from the Philippines and Nicaragua after it couldn't find enough qualified local educators.

by Hannah Yang

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September 9, 2022 4:00 AM

Borrowers in 7 states may be taxed on their student loan cancelation

Seven states have tax policies on the books that could require them to treat student loans canceled by the federal government as taxable income.

by Cory Turner

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September 7, 2022 10:59 AM

Hunger advocates want free school meals for all kids. It's tough sell in Congress

The idea is simple: Pay for every child's meal and reach the kids who might go hungry because of missed paperwork or stigma. Here's how advocates are pushing to keep the idea on the national agenda.

by Bridget Huber