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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.

Shortage of school bus drivers means surplus of late students

Shortage of school bus drivers means surplus of late students

Low unemployment in Minnesota is translating into a shortage of school bus drivers, forcing fill-ins, workarounds and late arrivals.
by Mark Zdechlik

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State cracking down on education loan defaults

State cracking down on education loan defaults

The state's SELF loan program may have some small changes coming that could, in the future, limit who is eligible for these students loans.
by Peter Cox

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Ken Burns' next documentary is about how great the Mayo Clinic is

Ken Burns' next documentary is about how great the Mayo Clinic is

Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns is out with a new documentary about the Mayo Clinic, which he calls Minnesota's "Grand Canyon."
by Cathy Wurzer

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Should medical school be tuition-free?

Should medical school be tuition-free?

There is a shortage of doctors and physicians in the U.S. Meanwhile, the cost of medical school tuition has skyrocketed. New York University recently announced they would offer free tuition to their medical students. Should more universities follow suit?
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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Changing class: Are colleges helping Americans move up?

Colleges have long offered a pathway to success for just about anyone. But new research shows that with the country growing ever more economically divided, colleges are not doing enough to help students from poor families achieve the American Dream.

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Rochester schools settle over discipline disparities

The Rochester school district has reached an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights over the district's elevated rate of disciplining students of color and students with disabilities.
by Catharine Richert

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Duluth gives 'virtual' library cards to public school students

The virtual card will give students access to a variety of resources, like e-books, movies, music and research databases. Students will also be able to check out up to five items. And, they won't have to pay late fees.
by Dan Kraker

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Augsburg professor won't be deported, for now

Augsburg professor won't be deported, for now

The Board of Immigration Appeals granted Mzenga Wanyama an emergency stay as he waits for a decision regarding his asylum case.
by Riham Feshir

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Today's college students aren't who you think they are

Today's college students aren't who you think they are

Nearly 17 million students head to college this fall. About half are financially independent from their parents, and nearly 1 in 4 is a parent caring for a child.
by Julie Depenbrock and Elissa Nadworny

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'It's a big deal to go to kindergarten': Advice from 1st-graders who've been there

'It's a big deal to go to kindergarten': Advice from 1st-graders who've been there

For kindergarteners across Minnesota, Tuesday is momentous: It marks the first day of big-kid school. The first-graders who were there just a year ago are ready with some advice.
by Dan Kraker and Derek Montgomery

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