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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U.S. to ship millions of tests in push to reopen K-12 schools
President Donald Trump planned to announce Monday that the federal government will begin distributing millions of rapid coronavirus tests to states this week and urging governors to use them to reopen schools for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
In internet dead zones, rural schools struggle with distanced learning
Many American schools are back in class via distance learning. It's stressful everywhere but especially in rural districts where most students lack high-speed internet and cellphone service at home.
StoryCorps: Under pandemic stressors, special ed teams vow to 'put the children first'
Emma Pelosi and Debra Fisher, who work with children with special needs at separate New York City public schools, find support from each other through the challenges of getting kids back to school.
COVID-19 cases already closing some Minnesota school buildings
Just three weeks into the start of the academic year, COVID-19 is already changing learning scenarios for Minnesota students, teachers and schools. District administrators say further changes are not a matter of “if,” but “when.”
When a tornado hits a toy store: Photo shows reality of working from home with kids
The photo on Twitter shows scientist Gretchen Goldman sitting behind her laptop being interviewed by CNN. She's in the middle of a living room that has been turned upside down by her young children.
Principals share a look inside Minnesota schools
Principals are put in the position of making decisions for their school communities, while also making themselves available for feedback and questions from parents and staff. MPR News host Angela Davis gets a look into three different schools with the help of three principals.