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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.

Minneapolis' North High School turns the corner on graduation rates

Minneapolis' North High School turns the corner on graduation rates

North High School’s Class of 2026 will cross the stage on Friday. They’re on track to meet or even exceed state graduation averages, only three years after lagging 20 points behind.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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The role of a liberal arts education in a changing world

The role of a liberal arts education in a changing world

Tuition prices, student debt and changing workforce needs are raising questions about what students should get out of education after high school. MPR News guest host Annie Baxter talks with guests about the future of liberal arts and higher education.
by Angela Davis, Annie Baxter and Cari Dwyer

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School workers pass first goal post toward health insurance reform in final day of legislative session

School workers pass first goal post toward health insurance reform in final day of legislative session

On the last day of the Minnesota Legislature’s 2026 session, lawmakers voted to fund a data collection project to study the spiraling health insurance costs for Minnesota school districts – a first step in reforming the health insurance program for school district employees as a whole.
by Molly Castle Work

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Nationwide report shows economic, racial achievement gaps persist in Minneapolis schools

Nationwide report shows economic, racial achievement gaps persist in Minneapolis schools

New scorecards are out for school districts across the country. Known as the Education Scorecard, the results in Minneapolis Public Schools show large achievement gaps across race and class.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Minneapolis schools set to offer free meals to kids this summer

Minneapolis schools set to offer free meals to kids this summer

More than 60 schools, parks, recreation centers, libraries and community sites will provide food, which must be eaten on site. Nonprofits across the Twin Cities and Minnesota will also offer summer meal opportunities.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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As international student enrollment plummets, Minnesota educators look to boost support

As international student enrollment plummets, Minnesota educators look to boost support

Travel bans, visa restrictions and the threat of deportation in President Trump’s second term are presenting difficult challenges for international students. Enrollment has dropped sharply this spring from last year in Minnesota and across the country.
by Hannah Yang

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Minnesota readies first-ever K-12 health education standards

Minnesota readies first-ever K-12 health education standards

Advocates say the new standards, set to be phased in over the next three years, introduce needed guidance on nutrition, first aid, sex and abuse prevention. Some school watchers worry the standards will burden already overwhelmed educators.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Inside Minneapolis Public Schools' budgeting errors

Inside Minneapolis Public Schools' budgeting errors

On Friday, Minneapolis Public Schools said it was able to shrink the district’s budget deficit after fixing a budget error. It’s just the latest problem to be revealed in the district’s finances.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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