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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.

Stay informed about local education events, policies and more happening in schools and colleges across Minnesota.

Walz urges schools to be creative with summer programs

Walz urges schools to be creative with summer programs

As he released $75 million in federal funding for schools across the state to provide summer learning opportunities, Gov. Tim Walz encouraged school districts to offer a variety of ways to reach students who may have fallen behind because of the pandemic.
by Brian Bakst

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Racism derails Black men's health, even as education levels rise

Racism derails Black men's health, even as education levels rise

For most people, more education leads to better health. Not so for Black men. Researchers say discrimination's power in harming their health may be more persistent than previously understood.
by Virginia Anderson

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U Regent, Hmong community leader Kao Ly Ilean Her dies at 52

U Regent, Hmong community leader Kao Ly Ilean Her dies at 52

Kao Ly Ilean Her, leader and advocate in Minnesota’s Hmong community and the first Hmong person to serve on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, has died. She was 52.
by Peter Cox and Steven John

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Cedar Riverside Community School to close June 30

Cedar Riverside Community School to close June 30

On Thursday, Pillsbury United Communities announced its final decision to shutter Cedar Riverside Community School. Termination letter cites “cultural deficiencies” and “long term dysfunction” in school governance.

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Rebroadcast — In Focus: Equity in Education

Rebroadcast — In Focus: Equity in Education

Children of color in Minnesota face some of the worst education disparities in the U.S. In this rebroadcast of an event in MPR News’ In Focus series, host Angela Davis spoke with community leaders about how to close the gaps, the obstacles we need to overcome and the reforms we need to realize.
by Angela Davis, Katie Moritz and MPR News Staff

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Some proms are back, with masks, testing and distancing

Some proms are back, with masks, testing and distancing

A year after the pandemic canceled most proms, school districts around the country are considering whether they can once again hold the formal dance for seniors. Striking a balance between safety and fun, districts are requiring masks and booking outdoor venues like baseball stadiums or setting up tents.
by The Associated Press

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Teens jump at appointments, ahead of anticipated COVID-19 vaccine expansion

Teens jump at appointments, ahead of anticipated COVID-19 vaccine expansion

Middle schoolers across Minnesota are already signing up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments, anticipating that by the end of this week, they’ll be newly eligible to take their first big step toward life as they used to know it.
by Dan Kraker

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