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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.

Minnesota district uses student voice to combat racism

Minnesota district uses student voice to combat racism

Many Minnesota schools have had reports of racist incidents in recent years. One district in North St. Paul is taking a new approach to addressing racism.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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New St. Thomas dean ready to take on region's diverse health care needs

New St. Thomas dean ready to take on region's diverse health care needs

MayKao Hang’s life experiences were vital to her as CEO of the Wilder Foundation. They’ll be equally important as she prepares to take over as founding dean of the University of St. Thomas College of Health.

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When school safety becomes school surveillance

When school safety becomes school surveillance

More and more schools are investing in technologies that scan social media posts, school assignments and even student emails for potential threats. Privacy experts say the trade-offs aren't worth it.
by Anya Kamenetz and Jessica Bakeman

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Colleges could do more to help student parents pay for child care, watchdog says

Colleges could do more to help student parents pay for child care, watchdog says

More than 1 in 5 college students are raising kids, and access to child care is one of their biggest barriers. A new report finds many don't know they can apply for help from federal financial aid.
by Elissa Nadworny

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Esther Wojcicki, author of 'How to Raise Successful People'

Esther Wojcicki, author of 'How to Raise Successful People'

High school teacher Esther Wojcicki speaks at the Commonwealth Club of California about her new book, “How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results.”
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota's top education official pledges to tackle 'pernicious' achievement gap

Minnesota's top education official pledges to tackle 'pernicious' achievement gap

For decades, Minnesota education leaders have vowed to close gaps between white students and students of color. Minnesota’s Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker said she's focusing on a number of strategies to make Minnesota's education system more equitable.
by Tom Crann, Kyle Shiely and Megan Burks

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Minnesota still ranks low in more holistic look at school achievement data

Minnesota still ranks low in more holistic look at school achievement data

The secondary school achievement index takes into account math and reading scores, on-time graduation rates and the number of students doing well on Advance Placement tests. With all that taken into account, Minnesota is still in the bottom third of states.
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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