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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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August 14, 2017 6:41 AM

Ethnic studies: A movement born of a ban

After Arizona banned a Mexican-American studies curriculum in Tucson, Ariz., ethnic studies courses have taken root in districts across the country.

by Julie Depenbrock

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August 11, 2017 4:00 AM

More than scores: MN rethinks assessments of English language learners

State education officials are using an update in federal law to try to tackle one of education's thorniest problems: how to teach students with limited or no English skills.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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August 8, 2017 6:15 AM

At long last, signs that college tuition might come down

The costs of higher education are softening in some places, but experts aren't too excited yet.

by Anya Kamenetz

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August 7, 2017 11:56 AM

Counter Stories: Affirmative action in higher education

This week, Counter Stories takes on the issue of affirmative action.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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August 7, 2017 10:17 AM

Minnesota math performance slipping; reading up slightly

Statewide proficiency gaps between students of color and white students have widened for every racial group in both reading and math since the state set its 2012 gap-reduction goal.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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August 7, 2017 6:43 AM

This school district asked real-estate agents to help rekindle its reputation

Real-estate agents, knowingly or not, can sway families' opinions on schools. So, school officials in Pasadena, Calif., decided to ask agents to help build a better district image.

by Adolfo Guzman Lopez

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August 4, 2017 2:47 PM

Students' robots fly into 3M headquarters

A couple of dozen robots briefly took over the plaza at 3M's Maplewood headquarters Friday, as Minnesota high school robotics teams showed off their machines.

by Martin Moylan

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August 2, 2017 1:59 PM

New fears for public service loan forgiveness

The Department of Education suggests in a legal filing that no one is certified for the program.

by Anya Kamenetz

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August 1, 2017 5:03 PM

Minnesota presses new plan to grade school performance

State officials are close to changing the measures used to evaluate schools performance. Skeptics warn the plan may end up lowering the bar for school success.

by Solvejg Wastvedt