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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.

Minnesota Court says Minnesota schools are racially imbalanced not intentionally segregated

Minnesota Court says Minnesota schools are racially imbalanced not intentionally segregated

This week a Minnesota Appeals Court ruled against a group of Twin Cities parents who say segregation based on race and class in Minnesota schools is violating the state’s constitutional obligation to educate all students adequately. Beth Hawkins, Senior Writer and National Correspondent with the online education newspaper “The 74” talks with guest host Tim Nelson about the case and what’s next.
by Tim Nelson and Melissa Townsend

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New center aims to be a cultural incubator for generations in Lower Sioux Community

New center aims to be a cultural incubator for generations in Lower Sioux Community

COVID-19 delayed the construction and opening of the new community center at the Lower Sioux Indian Community in southwestern Minnesota. But with its doors finally open, those who enter find opportunity and a place of belonging.
by Hannah Yang

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Classes resume Tuesday for middle, high school students in Richfield

Classes resume Tuesday for middle, high school students in Richfield

Classes resume Tuesday for middle and high school students in Richfield Public Schools. That's after an online threat prompted the district to cancel classes on Monday.
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How social-emotional learning became a frontline in the battle against CRT

How social-emotional learning became a frontline in the battle against CRT

Nationwide, community members are protesting the teaching of social-emotional learning – largely because conservatives have linked it with another flashpoint in public education: critical race theory.
by Meg Anderson

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Classes canceled at Richfield secondary schools because of online threats

Classes canceled at Richfield secondary schools because of online threats

Secondary schools in the Richfield school district were closed Monday, after school officials said they were the subject of “online threats.” The threats came after gunfire wounded two people outside a homecoming football game on Friday.
by Tim Nelson

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Judge: St. Cloud State has improved equity in sports, but work remains to meet Title IX

Judge: St. Cloud State has improved equity in sports, but work remains to meet Title IX

Six years after female athletes sued over discrimination, a federal judge ruled that the university still needs to ensure that travel and per diem is equitable for men’s and women’s teams to comply with the 1972 law.
by Kirsti Marohn

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

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.
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Is homework actually necessary?

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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