Education News

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The University of Minnesota has suspended its relationship with a Chinese telecom giant that's facing federal criminal charges accusing it of stealing trade secrets, violating sanctions and lying to banks.
Kaler backs pulling Coffman, other names off U buildings
Nicholson, Middlebrook and Coffey halls, and Coffman Memorial Union, are all named for leaders who supported discrimination against blacks and Jews at the University of Minnesota. President Eric Kaler said Friday he'll urge regents to rename them.
DeVos announces support for proposed school choice tax credit
The proposed tax credit would go toward donations to private school scholarships and other school choice initiatives. Critics say such programs funnel money and students away from public schools.
Schools add healthy, local to the menu -- and some kids eat it up
School lunches in Minnesota and around the country are shifting away from nuggets and fries to fresher, locally-grown foods. More than half the state's school districts now have some kind of farm-to-school program. See what's cooking in Minneapolis schools.
Bill would aid Minnesota schools struggling with snow days
Key lawmakers are fast-tracking a bill to give district boards clearance to shorten their academic calendars this school year amid an extraordinary winter of class cancellations.
Why white school districts have so much more money
According to a new report, predominantly white school districts receive $23 billion more than districts that serve mostly students of color in the U.S.
Snow days turn into 'digital days' at some Minnesota schools
Better technology and a change in state law have made it easier than ever to keep students learning when bad weather closes schools. The model, though, doesn't work for everyone.
A new benefit: Some companies help workers pay down student loans
Some employers are offering benefits that pay down student loans. They say it's a popular way to recruit younger workers who are struggling with college debt.