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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House Democrats want to spend surplus on early childhood
House Democrats say some of Minnesota’s projected $1.3 billion in surplus money should go to early learning scholarships and child care providers.
U leaders address student mental health needs
At the Board of Regents meeting this week, U President Joan Gabel will present the findings of an assessment on mental health services — and whether they’re reaching students.
Coalition backs change to MN Constitution in attempt to fix education disparities
A coalition of business, community and education leaders is throwing its support behind a proposal to amend the state’s education clause. The leaders hope it will open the door to addressing Minnesota’s long-standing education disparities.
Leaders of the St. Paul Federation of Educators voted Monday night to ask their members whether they should authorize a strike against the St. Paul Public Schools. The union and district averted a strike during contract talks two years ago.
Mental health on campus
College should be a time of opportunity. But opportunity goes hand-in-hand with stress, and that can pose serious challenges for mental wellness. Join us as we explore what students are thinking about when it comes to mental health.
MN students were in Puerto Rico learning about energy resilience when a quake knocked the power out
The students got a front-row seat to the kind of scenarios they’ll be planning for as future regional planners and civic leaders. The frequency and intensity of disasters such as storms, fires and flooding are expected to worsen under climate change.
How the U more than doubled its Native American student graduation rate
Students and faculty at the University of Minnesota credit the progress to a variety of academic and social supports designed to help them feel welcome on campus. And yet, many students say the campus has a long way to go.
St. Paul to offer rent subsidies for families with schoolchildren
Teachers and school staff at seven St. Paul public schools are teaming up to identify students whose families could use help paying rent. Then the city will give those families $300 a month for up to three years. It’s part of St. Paul’s new Families First Housing pilot program.
With first Latina president, Macalester College makes history
Suzanne Rivera, 50, will be the first woman and first Latina to lead the nationally known St. Paul liberal arts college. The school announced her hiring Monday.