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.

Student-led gun violence protest draws thousands to Minnesota Capitol
Thousands of Minnesotans rallied outside the state Capitol Saturday following a student-led march that began at St. Paul's Harriet Island, part of a nationwide protest against gun violence.
Youth-driven anti-gun violence efforts on display in Saturday march
Young people who have become the driving force in efforts to address gun violence are finalizing plans for a Minnesota March For Our Lives that could draw thousands to the state Capitol on Saturday.
This week Great Mills High School in Maryland joined the growing list of schools that have been the scene of a shooting. A school resource officer is being praised for quick action that helped to limit the number of fatalities.
New research finds black boys and men face steep odds when it comes to economic opportunity in America -- even when they're raised in the wealthiest one percent of households.
Historian Allen Guelzo on why free speech matters
Some reflections on the importance of the Constitution's First Amendment, by historian Allen Guelzo.
Middle school students in the Edina district will start school later next school year and some elementary students will move to an earlier start under a plan approved Monday.
Teen shoots girl in Maryland school, killed in confrontation
The St. Mary's County Public Schools said on its website early Tuesday that there was a shooting at Great Mills High School, located in the southern end of the state.