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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.

'Why is this so hard?' A glimpse into a year of virtual high school in MN

'Why is this so hard?' A glimpse into a year of virtual high school in MN

In a year upended by the coronavirus pandemic, the roller coaster of open and closed school buildings and experiments with learning scenarios means that it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what high school has been like for any given student on any given day. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minn. Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker resigns

Minn. Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker resigns

State Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker has resigned, saying she wants to return to teaching in the classroom. She will be replaced by former deputy education commissioner, Heather Mueller.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Greater Minnesota’s child care crisis squeezed by pandemic

Greater Minnesota’s child care crisis squeezed by pandemic

Child care providers have been closing in rural Minnesota faster than they can be replaced. Host Angela Davis talks with the author of a new report and the owner of a child care center about how this hurts working families and rural economies. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Majority of MN students now have option to attend school in person

Majority of MN students now have option to attend school in person

Weeks after Gov. Tim Walz urged secondary schools to open their buildings, approximately 90 percent of Minnesota schools are offering students the option to attend some form of in-person classes. But in some areas, many students are opting for distance learning, even when they have the chance to go back in person.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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As many parents fret over remote learning, some find their kids are thriving

As many parents fret over remote learning, some find their kids are thriving

"It's a lot easier to focus," says one sixth grader with ADHD. While some students fell behind while learning virtually during the pandemic, others focus better when they aren't around classmates.
by Eva Tesfaye

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Are we raising unhelpful, bossy kids? Here's the fix

Are we raising unhelpful, bossy kids? Here's the fix

In some cultures kids roll their eyes when asked to do chores. In others, they'll pitch in without even being asked. Researchers have identified two key practices to raise helpful children.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Lifelong educator, Miguel Cardona, confirmed as education secretary

Lifelong educator, Miguel Cardona, confirmed as education secretary

The former fourth grade teacher, principal and state education commissioner will take the reins at the U.S. Department of Education as the fight intensifies over school reopening.
by Cory Turner

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Some MN school districts will bring older learners back later than Walz wanted

Some MN school districts will bring older learners back later than Walz wanted

Minnesota’s three largest districts have announced plans to return middle and high school students to in-person learning. But many students won’t transition to new in-person schedules until after spring break. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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With House voting on relief bill, Democrats mull wage plan rescue

With House voting on relief bill, Democrats mull wage plan rescue

A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seems headed toward House passage. Now, Democrats are also searching for a way to revive their drive to boost the minimum wage. 
by The Associated Press

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