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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.

How a Hopkins junior high is attempting to use student input to change school culture

How a Hopkins junior high is attempting to use student input to change school culture

A junior high school in the Hopkins district has struggled with safety in their hallways and cafeteria. They’ve spent months polling students and staff on how to improve the school culture. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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MN Senate passes school curriculum review bill

MN Senate passes school curriculum review bill

The Minnesota Senate passed legislation Thursday that emphasizes a parent’s ability to look at school curriculum “immediately upon request” and “without cost.”
by Tim Pugmire

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University of St. Thomas president leaving for new role in California

University of St. Thomas president leaving for new role in California

The president of the University of St. Thomas is leaving her position after nine years in the role. Julie Sullivan will step down at the end of the academic year, to become president of Santa Clara University in California.
by MPR News Staff

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Why Minneapolis and St. Paul educational assistants are ready to strike

Why Minneapolis and St. Paul educational assistants are ready to strike

Both Minneapolis and St. Paul teachers unions have identified raising educational support professional pay as a major demand as they prepare to strike. Classroom aides in both cities say they’re working harder than ever, but still struggle to pay their bills. “My job description is, ‘We can ask you to do anything we want,’” says one of her grueling work day.
by Becky Z. Dernbach

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Minneapolis educators begin their strike. What you need to know

Minneapolis educators begin their strike. What you need to know

Educators in Minneapolis began their strike on Tuesday. Citing the last two stressful years, teachers and education support professionals in both Minneapolis and St. Paul were seeking better pay and expanded staffing, more mental health support and smaller class sizes.
by Becky Z. Dernbach

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Minnesota public school enrollment dips; private school student counts rise

Minnesota public school enrollment dips; private school student counts rise

Although this year’s public school declines are not as severe as the year before, they will still affect district budgets. Nonpublic schools saw a 5.8 percent enrollment increase from the prior school year, the Minnesota Department of Education said.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Report: People worried about masks, critical race theory barrage Minnesota schools with costly records requests

Report: People worried about masks, critical race theory barrage Minnesota schools with costly records requests

Education news site The 74 Million says one request would cost Rochester Public Schools nearly a million dollars to fulfill. Districts are asking the Legislature for relief, a move that worries some freedom of information advocates.
by Tom Crann

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Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers could strike starting March 8

Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers could strike starting March 8

Unions representing teachers and school staff in Minneapolis and St. Paul filed paperwork with the state Wednesday triggering a 10-day countdown for potential strikes involving more than 8,000 educators and 62,000 public school students in the two school districts.
by Tim Nelson

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Two MN high schools refuse to compete with New Prague teams after reported racist incidents

A Robbinsdale district high school joined St. Louis Park High School Wednesday in its decision to cancel future athletic competitions with New Prague High School, after students and coaches allegedly were subjected to racist comments during games there.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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