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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.

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George Floyd Foundation awards $25,000 for scholarships

George Floyd Foundation awards $25,000 for scholarships

The George Floyd Foundation presented a $25,000 check Friday to a historically Black college in North Carolina that will be used for scholarships for students.
by The Associated Press

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Lakeville school buildings closed Friday due to 'active threat'

All Lakeville school buildings are closed Friday due to what the school district is calling an “active threat” under investigation by the Police Department.
by Mark Zdechlik

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‘A historic figure in Minnesota’: Kao Ly Ilean Her, a Hmong pioneer in education, law, and culture

‘A historic figure in Minnesota’: Kao Ly Ilean Her, a Hmong pioneer in education, law, and culture

Her’s huge legacy includes cultural festivals, leadership programs for Asian young women, and a groundbreaking post as a University of Minnesota Regent. Friends and family recall a woman who made her own path as a community leader.
by Tiffany Bui

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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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