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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.

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

Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Michael Muñoz resigns

Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Michael Muñoz resigns

The resignation is effective June 30, and comes on the heels of multiple instances of plagiarism coming to light.

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Judge’s emergency reprieve sides with Minneapolis teachers 

Judge’s emergency reprieve sides with Minneapolis teachers 

Minneapolis public school teachers who have accommodations to work from home cannot be forced to return to in-person work this week after a Hennepin County judge issued a temporary restraining order against the state’s third-largest district.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Bloomington schools shutter classrooms again after bus drivers test positive for COVID-19

Bloomington schools shutter classrooms again after bus drivers test positive for COVID-19

Just 10 days after bringing some students back for in-person learning, an outbreak of COVID-19 among transportation workers has forced Bloomington Public Schools to return to distance learning until mid-February. At least eight people in the district’s transportation department have been infected.
by Jon Collins and Elizabeth Shockman

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From golden tickets to ‘Hunger Games’: Minnesota’s pilot program to vaccinate teachers

From golden tickets to ‘Hunger Games’: Minnesota’s pilot program to vaccinate teachers

Minnesota’s race to vaccinate educators and child care workers is now in its second week. The launch has successfully gotten shots into the arms of thousands of people, but it’s just a fraction of the state’s teaching force. And it’s not been without its share of mishap.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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CDC makes case for school reopening

CDC makes case for school reopening

Federal researchers say, with proper safety precautions, schools don't seem to fuel outbreaks, with some exceptions, such as indoor sports practices.
by Cory Turner

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Hundreds of teachers vaccinated as more students return to classrooms

Hundreds of teachers vaccinated as more students return to classrooms

Hundreds of Minnesota’s educators are expected to be vaccinated as schools start bringing students back into the classroom. Host Angela Davis spoke with school leaders about the return to in-person learning.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Teachers to get 15K more vaccines this week as Walz rolls out education priorities 

Teachers to get 15K more vaccines this week as Walz rolls out education priorities 

Vaccine doses for teachers and child care providers are expected to more than double this week to 15,000 as state leaders open a new metro vaccination site and Gov. Tim Walz announces education priorities.
by Elizabeth Shockman and Brian Bakst

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Back in school? What you need to know about COVID-19 testing for students

Back in school? What you need to know about COVID-19 testing for students

State health officials are now urging COVID-19 testing for children and college students who are returning to school. The announcement Thursday formally expands the list of who should seek a coronavirus test, and comes days after thousands of elementary school students began attending school in person for the first time in months.
by MPR News Staff, Elizabeth Shockman and Matt Sepic

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