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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.

St. Paul pre-K funding proposal will be studied instead of passed on to voters this fall

St. Paul pre-K funding proposal will be studied instead of passed on to voters this fall

The St. Paul city council Wednesday withdrew a proposal to put a question about an early childhood education tax levy on the November ballot. Instead, they’re creating an advisory committee to study the initiative.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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A growing number of Americans are questioning the value of going to college

A growing number of Americans are questioning the value of going to college

A new poll on adults' perceptions of higher education shows a sharp partisan divide and a decline in the share of Americans who think colleges and universities have a positive impact on the nation.
by Pooja Salhotra

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The power of Black male educators

The power of Black male educators

Research has shown that having teachers and school staff of color can help students of color succeed. But nationally only seven percent of teachers are Black, and only two percent are Black men. American Public Media special correspondent Lee Hawkins talks about identity, curriculum, recruitment and more with four Black men who are educators.
by Lee Hawkins

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First Native American appointed to University of Minnesota Board of Regents

First Native American appointed to University of Minnesota Board of Regents

Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Tadd Johnson to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, the first Native American ever to serve on the university’s governing board in more than 170 years.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota’s 2020 Teacher of the Year leaves the classroom

Minnesota’s 2020 Teacher of the Year leaves the classroom

Students, parents, and fellow educators describe Qorsho Hassan as an exceptional teacher: an example of how teachers of color can change a classroom. But in an interview with Sahan Journal, Hassan says that Minnesota schools continue to fail their students — and teachers like her, too. “We’ve been tasked with the impossible job of fighting systemic racism,” Hassan said.
by Becky Z. Dernbach

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Program helps educators accurately teach Native American content in classrooms

Program helps educators accurately teach Native American content in classrooms

Most Minnesota K-12 educators say they lack access to resources they need to accurately teach lessons which include Native American content. But one teacher training program is trying to change that.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Rochelle Cox steps in as interim superintendent for Minneapolis Public Schools

Rochelle Cox steps in as interim superintendent for Minneapolis Public Schools

Rochelle Cox is stepping into the role of interim superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to share the goals she has for her team and the district during her one-year term.
by Cathy Wurzer

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