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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.

Minnesota elementary schools can reopen Jan. 18

Minnesota elementary schools can reopen Jan. 18

Gov. Tim Walz is giving elementary schools across the state the green light to reopen next month if they adopt a number of strategies to contain the spread of the coronavirus. It’s a shift from previous policy, which required districts to rely on county-level data about the level of virus transmission in their communities to guide their reopening plans.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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How to talk to your child about failing grades

How to talk to your child about failing grades

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with an editor at a national education news publication about what he’s learned about pandemic grades. A local director of student support services also joins the show to discuss how parents and caregivers can talk to their students about their grades during this difficult time.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Federal Reserve banks focus on solutions to racism's impact on our economy

Federal Reserve banks focus on solutions to racism's impact on our economy

The Federal Reserve Banks of Minneapolis, Atlanta and Boston convened an event in November as part of a series on “Racism and the Economy.” This session focused on employment issues.
by MPR News Staff

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Op-ed urging Jill Biden to drop the 'Dr.' sparks outrage online

Op-ed urging Jill Biden to drop the 'Dr.' sparks outrage online

The widely panned opinion piece addressed Jill Biden as "kiddo" and advised her to "drop the doc." The incoming first lady holds two master's degrees and a doctorate in education.
by Rachel Treisman

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'Fauci effect' drives record number of medical school applications

'Fauci effect' drives record number of medical school applications

The pandemic put a spotlight on health care workers and inspired many to pursue a career in medicine. The record number of applicants comes as the U.S. faces a projected shortage of physicians.
by Jon Marcus

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5 things we've learned about virtual school in 2020

5 things we've learned about virtual school in 2020

Most schooling has been offered online this semester. Teachers are working hard to improve that experience, but many students are still left behind.
by Anya Kamenetz

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'Some good news': Student reading gains are steady, while math slows down

'Some good news': Student reading gains are steady, while math slows down

A new report offers the clearest picture yet of pandemic learning loss among U.S. students. But researchers warn that many of the nation's most vulnerable children aren't represented in the new data.
by Cory Turner

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Most MN students buckle up for another stretch of distance learning

Most MN students buckle up for another stretch of distance learning

With COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations on the rise, nearly 60 percent of Minnesota K-12 students are currently in distance learning — more than double the rate from early October. The switch is again heaping pressures on students, families and educators.
by Elizabeth Shockman and David H. Montgomery

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