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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.

COVID drives home schooling surge; public school enrollment drops

COVID drives home schooling surge; public school enrollment drops

The COVID-19 crisis is driving dramatic changes in Minnesota public school enrollments, including a drop of some 17,000 students in the past year, with families delaying kindergarten and choosing options outside the public system, the state Education Department says.
by Elizabeth Shockman and MPR News Staff

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Minn. Senate passes bill to stop future school closures

Minn. Senate passes bill to stop future school closures

A governor could no longer use emergency powers to close schools under a bill that the Minnesota Senate passed Thursday.
by Tim Pugmire

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A club, a coach and a conversation: In southern Minnesota, a town grapples with what it means to belong

A club, a coach and a conversation: In southern Minnesota, a town grapples with what it means to belong

In Caledonia, Minn., football reigns — and looming just as large is the team's highly regarded coach. So when he wrote a letter to the local paper questioning whether a new student diversity club would accept students who believe homosexuality is wrong, it prompted a candid conversation over what it's like to be a member of the LGBTQ community in this small town.
by Catharine Richert

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Is it safe enough for kids to return to the classroom?

Is it safe enough for kids to return to the classroom?

The CDC says it’s safe to reopen schools, as long as certain conditions are met. Parents greeted the news with sighs of relief. But many educators are wary.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Walz: Students can return to middle, high school buildings Monday

Walz: Students can return to middle, high school buildings Monday

The decision follows new federal protocols on how schools should operate during the pandemic. “It’s time to get our students back in school, and we can do that now safely,” the Minnesota governor said.
by Elizabeth Shockman and Sara Porter

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Minnesota schools plan to continue virtual learning options in fall 2021

Minnesota schools plan to continue virtual learning options in fall 2021

Many Minnesota students, parents and school leaders are hoping the next school year will look more normal. But the pandemic has transformed the face of education and some schools are planning to keep virtual learning as an option come fall. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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