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.

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Clueless consumers motivate agriculture educators to reach more students
Too many consumers are ignorant about where their food comes from and what it takes to produce it, say Minnesota's agriculture educators. But they say there's hope as more schools start community gardens and expose kids to food production at an early age.
College President Rich Wagner said the state only has a few options for students wanting to study engineering while there are thousands of job openings for mechanical engineers, software engineers and electrical engineers.
Getting the most out of pre-K, 'The Most Important Year' in school
About 1.5 million 4-year-olds started preschool this fall and parents are wondering: How do I know my child is in a high-quality program? A new book offers some answers.
U of M students form group after citizenship program suspended
The Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest program allowed international students to serve in the military for four to six years in order to become U.S. citizens. The program was suspended in June 2016 over security concerns.
If your teacher looks like you, you may do better in school
Having a teacher who's demographically similar to you can impact happiness in class, motivation, the quality of student-teacher communication, and college aspirations, according to a new paper.
Louisville places Rick Pitino, AD on administrative leave
Rick Pitino's exit comes after the school acknowledged on Tuesday that the men's program is part of a federal investigation into alleged bribery of recruits.
St. Paul tries free college prep for grads needing a boost
A St. Paul school known more for its GED classes has become a home for students getting ready to take on college but still needing some help.
Preschool programs, low-income students, those who are learning English and students with special needs will benefit from the funding.
Most states plan to use student absences to measure school success
Under the new federal education law, states get a say in how they measure "student success or school quality." Many states plan to use chronic absence.