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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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In reversal, Notre Dame says health plans will still cover birth control

In reversal, Notre Dame says health plans will still cover birth control

The Catholic university had previously said that contraceptive coverage would terminate within the year. Now it says third-party providers will continue to serve faculty, students and staff.

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University of Wisconsin regents to vote on restructuring plan

The plan would merge those colleges with several of University of Wisconsin's four-year institutions in an effort to address declining enrollment.
by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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Baby's got mail: Free books boost early literacy

Baby's got mail: Free books boost early literacy

A simple, scalable way to reach kids before they enter school: You sign up and get a free book in the mail every month until your child turns 5.
by Maureen Pao

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Dropping numbers, high costs worry child care providers

The drop in the number of licensed providers is most prevalent rural Minnesota, but day care centers say the cost of starting a business is too expensive and fraught with regulations.
by The Associated Press

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Intelligence Squared debate: Should we be paying college athletes?

Intelligence Squared debate: Should we be paying college athletes?

Universities, broadcasters and private companies make billions from college athletics, and players are prohibited from sharing in the profits. With recent allegations of financial corruption in the NCAA, should we rewrite the rules of college sports? The motion is: "Pay college athletes."
by MPR News Staff

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What should we do about confederate monuments?

What should we do about confederate monuments?

The national debate over the fate of Confederate monuments, flags and place names was chosen as the topic for discussion this fall in the "Hot Topics: Cool Talk" series at the University of St. Thomas.
by MPR News Staff

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Strayer to acquire Capella Education in $1.9 billion deal

The two schools stood out from others mired in inquiries about students left with large debts and limited prospects. Strayer University and Minneapolis-based Capella University will continue to run as independent institutions with separate boards.
by The Associated Press

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