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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.

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November 16, 2018 5:37 AM

The future of learning? Well, it's personal

Personalization is a huge ed-tech buzzword, but not everyone agrees on what that means or if it's a good thing.

by Anya Kamenetz, Robbie Feinberg and Kyla Calvert Mason

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November 14, 2018 4:00 AM

Minnesota's private colleges opening up to community college students

As the cost of a post-secondary education has grown, some students have found other avenues to a bachelor's degree without taking on large-scale debt.

by Peter Cox

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November 14, 2018 3:40 AM

Ex-Shakopee superintendent facing additional bribery charges

Prosecutors say Shakopee's former schools chief Rod Thompson used his position of authority to solicit a construction company to make renovations at his home, pay for personal travel and attend sporting events.

by The Associated Press

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November 13, 2018 2:10 PM

How schools can reduce sexual violence

Teaching teens what their peers are really up to is a new evidence-based way to promote less risky behavior around sex and alcohol.

by Anya Kamenetz

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November 13, 2018 11:11 AM

In the #MeToo era, should Minnesota schools be teaching consent?

Advocates say they're not giving up their push for schools to teach the principles of consent — the earlier, the better.

by Precious Fondren

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November 13, 2018 6:54 AM

Wisconsin school district investigates photo of students giving Nazi salute

The Baraboo School District is looking into a photo that went viral of what appears to be a group of mostly white male high-school students posing with outstretched right arms.

by Emily Sullivan

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November 13, 2018 5:04 AM

5 ways to make classrooms more inclusive for LGBTQ kids

LGBTQ students are more likely to be bullied, which can lead to missed classes and a higher risk of suicide. For them, a teacher who knows how to "queer" the classroom can make a big difference.

by Jenny Brundin

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November 13, 2018 4:00 AM

Zucchini everywhere: School-grown produce teaches students to eat their veggies

A growing number of schools are building greenhouses or in some way getting into local food production. While the locally grown food isn't a big money saver, it has increased healthy food choices for students and increased student interest in where the food they eat comes from.

by Dan Gunderson

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November 9, 2018 4:00 AM

U's underground archives document prejudice, work during World War I

To mark the 100-year anniversary of the war's end, the University of Minnesota is highlighting items in its extensive collection. Included are accounts of the infamous public safety committee in Minnesota that ferreted out anyone who was "unpatriotic."

by Matt Sepic