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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.

McNally Smith files for bankruptcy

McNally Smith files for bankruptcy

The music college abruptly closed after a two-year effort to convert from a for-profit into a nonprofit.
by Peter Cox

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St. Paul teachers union sets Tuesday strike date as talks continue

A strike could close schools for more than 37,000 students. The union and the school district have reached tentative agreements on some issues, but many big-ticket items remain unresolved.
by Tim Nelson

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St. Paul teacher negotiations continue as strike looms

The union and the school district have reached tentative agreements on some issues, but many big-ticket items remain unresolved.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Charges: Sauk Centre school bus driver drove drunk with kids

Charges: Sauk Centre school bus driver drove drunk with kids

Thomas Bromen, 63, picked up about 50 kids at school about 2:30 p.m. but didn't drop off some kids as scheduled. A truck driver later reported he'd been cut off by the bus, which then ran a red light.
by Tim Nelson

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Understanding the way the economy, and the world, works

Understanding the way the economy, and the world, works

A talk by economist Louis Johnston about the role the liberal arts play in understanding how the world works, and why the economy behaves the way it does.
by MPR News Staff

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Why schools fail to teach slavery's 'hard history'

Why schools fail to teach slavery's 'hard history'

A new report says too many students don't know the basics of American slavery and too many teachers feel ill-served by bad textbooks and timid state standards.
by Cory Turner

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St. Paul teachers authorize strike

The action sets off a 10-day cooling off period. A mediation session is scheduled for Friday.
by Tim Nelson and Solvejg Wastvedt

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How to be the best parent to your student

Children, no matter the age, need the support of their parents to be successful students. Two guests answered caller questions about how a parent can help their students be successful, happy and self-sufficient.
by Mike Mulcahy and Manda Lillie

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St. Paul school board urges teachers not to back strike

Union-led board members took over the board 15 months ago but now face an impasse with teachers who vote today on whether to authorize a walkout.
by Tim Nelson

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To prevent relationship and sexual violence, Mpls. school starts early

To prevent relationship and sexual violence, Mpls. school starts early

A program to prevent relationship abuse, harassment and sexual assault is finding success among high school athletic departments, including some in Minnesota.
by Mike Moen

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