Education News

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.

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Amid rush to Minn. lakes, calls to require boater education get louder
A sharp interest in boating during the COVID-19 pandemic and growing concern over safety and environmental impacts have led to calls for a required education course for adults to operate a boat in Minnesota.
Pandemic challenging disabled students, their families and their schools
Life in the pandemic has been challenging for many students, but for disabled students and their families, there is an added, ongoing struggle as they work to ensure they get the services they’re legally entitled to under state and federal law, while mitigating risks of COVID exposure.
Senate GOP package pushes to provide curriculum to parents
The bills would require access to class syllabi for parents within the first two weeks of the start of classes and provide all instruction materials without cost to parents who request them for review, among others.
Deshaun Hill celebrated by North High community
Known as a star athlete and a stellar student, Deshaun Hill’s presence loomed large on campus. His death following a shooting last week has left many confused.
St. Paul teacher’s union to hold strike vote
The executive board of the St. Paul teacher’s union has authorized a strike vote. The district says it doesn’t have funds to pay for teacher demands.
Rochester students left public schools during pandemic, budget hole remains
The district is facing a projected $23 million budget deficit. In part, the financial losses are driven by the loss of students during the pandemic — a phenomenon that's playing out around the state.