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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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U.S. sues Minnesota over law that helps students without legal status get in-state tuition

U.S. sues Minnesota over law that helps students without legal status get in-state tuition

The U.S. government is suing Minnesota over a state law extending eligibility for in-state tuition to people without legal immigration status. The lawsuit argues the Minnesota Dream Act which was passed more than a decade ago, discriminates against citizens from other states.
by MPR News Staff

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Jewish students at Minnesota universities will have additional support this fall

Jewish students at Minnesota universities will have additional support this fall

University campuses have become the center of tensions during Israel’s war in Gaza. In response, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas have created a the role of director of campus affairs to support students.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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University of Minnesota not holding Juneteenth event due to ‘budget constraints’ this year

University of Minnesota not holding Juneteenth event due to ‘budget constraints’ this year

The University of Minnesota quietly canceled its annual Juneteenth celebration this year due to budget constraints, drawing disappointment from community partners while encouraging attendance at other local events.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Minnesota State approves tuition hikes to close $52 million gap

Minnesota State approves tuition hikes to close $52 million gap

Minnesota State colleges and universities will raise tuition by an average of 4.5 to 6.5 percent to address a $52 million budget gap driven by declining enrollment and uncertain funding.
by Catharine Richert

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Tuition hikes on tap for University of Minnesota students this fall

Tuition hikes on tap for University of Minnesota students this fall

Hannah Reynolds with the Minnesota Daily was at the meeting and joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Thursday to run down potential program cuts and recount community reaction.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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U of M regents’ properties spray-painted amid concerns about land sale to aerospace company

U of M regents’ properties spray-painted amid concerns about land sale to aerospace company

Several members of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents said their properties were vandalized Thursday with spray-painted messages apparently protesting the sale of university land to an aerospace company.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Changes to American Indian mascot rules may make exemptions easier for school districts, tribes

Changes to American Indian mascot rules may make exemptions easier for school districts, tribes

The change to state rules around American Indian mascots will allow public school districts to seek support from the nearest tribal nation when seeking an exemption. Under the previous bill, districts had to seek support from all 11 tribal nations in the state and the Tribal Nations Education Committee.
by Melissa Olson

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