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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Students of color disproportionately choosing distance learning
In-person learning options are now widely available in Minnesota. But students of color — especially Asian American students — are choosing to remain in distance learning at higher rates than white students. 
Here's what's in President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure proposal
The proposal would overhaul roads, transit, utilities, internet access and more in the name of creating jobs. It's also intended to combat climate change, racial inequality and competition from China.
Proponents argue the tests are a needed benchmark after a year that for many students has involved more time at home than in a classroom. But others say they are creating logistical hurdles for already burdened districts, and more stress for kids.
As bad information spreads, Florida schools seek to teach 'digital literacy'
Many Florida high schools now teach a cybersecurity program. There's a larger plan to help students figure out what is and isn't true online. Organizers hope it will become a nationwide model.
School survey shows 'critical gaps' for in-person learning
A national survey finds that nearly half of U.S. elementary schools were open for full-time, classroom learning as of last month, but that the share of students with in-person instruction has varied greatly by region and race. 
New data highlight disparities in students learning in person
The first federal survey on school reopening shows racial and geographic differences in participation in full-time, in-person learning.
Minnesota’s largest school district will pay $300,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit with a transgender student who was barred from using the boys' locker room during swimming season. 
School aid plan clears House as budget debate sharpens
The $107 million school proposal would go toward summer enrichment programs and also provide a cushion to districts that lost students during the pandemic.