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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.

Morphine, with a side of grief counseling: Nursing students learn how to handle death

Morphine, with a side of grief counseling: Nursing students learn how to handle death

Research has found that university curriculum for nurses often goes light on one of life's universal experiences -- dying. So some colleges have gone to new lengths to make the training more meaningful.
by Blake Farmer

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4 ways Minnesota lawmakers hope to boost education

4 ways Minnesota lawmakers hope to boost education

State legislators with past teaching experience, including Gov. Tim Walz, will have a big hand in shaping education legislation this year. Here's a look at some of their priorities.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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GOP, DFL lawmakers seek to trim special ed paperwork

GOP, DFL lawmakers seek to trim special ed paperwork

Concerned about the paperwork pressures on Minnesota's special education teachers, state senators on Thursday offered bipartisan legislation that they said would reduce those paperwork demands by up to 52 hours per student.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Is the writing on the wall? Minn. to debate cursive in school

Is the writing on the wall? Minn. to debate cursive in school

A new bill before the Minnesota Legislature would require a state agency to write up a cursive curriculum, although school districts could decide whether to introduce it.
by Brian Bakst

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Michigan State says Engler resignation effective immediately

The board acted a day after John Engler said he'd step down next week amid fallout from remarks he made about some victims of former sports doctor and convicted sexual abuser Larry Nassar.
by The Associated Press

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APM Reports documentary: 'Hard to Read: How American Schools Fail Kids with Dyslexia'

APM Reports documentary: 'Hard to Read: How American Schools Fail Kids with Dyslexia'

An APM Reports documentary explores why some children's learning disabilities aren't identified and remedied, and how improving things for dyslexic kids could help all students learn to read better.

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APM Reports documentary: Teaching Teachers

APM Reports documentary: Teaching Teachers

Wednesday's documentary looks at the importance of a good teacher, and has some tips from Japan about teacher training and re-training on the job.
by MPR News Staff

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