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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.

Stay informed about local education events, policies and more happening in schools and colleges across Minnesota.

GOP, Dayton struggle building a higher ed budget to meet many demands

GOP, Dayton struggle building a higher ed budget to meet many demands

Controlling tuition is a priority as Minnesota lawmakers negotiate a higher education spending bill. But some worry there won't be enough left for other pressing needs in the state's university systems.
by Peter Cox

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How to get high school grads to show up for college? Minn. tries nudging them with a text

How to get high school grads to show up for college? Minn. tries nudging them with a text

The Minnesota Department of Higher Education runs a program based on research that shows texting students over the summer can help nudge them to show up to college in the fall.
by Cathy Wurzer and Phil Picardi

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Lessons on race and vouchers from Milwaukee

Lessons on race and vouchers from Milwaukee

Milwaukee's school voucher program has been called either a beacon of hope for African-American children or a failed experiment. The truth is somewhere in between.
by Claudio Sanchez

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Study: Bullying persists in school, reports of sex crime up

One in every 5 middle and high school students has complained of being bullied at school and the number of reports of sexual assault on college campuses has more than tripled over the past decade, according to a federal study.
by The Associated Press

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Stressed-out high schoolers advised to take a nap pod

Stressed-out high schoolers advised to take a nap pod

A high school in New Mexico is experimenting with nap pods -- womb-like retreats where frazzled students can rest. Research suggests it leads to calmer, less anxious teens who do better in school.
by Patti Neighmond

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U silent on sex harassment report; regents search for leaker

U silent on sex harassment report; regents search for leaker

University of Minnesota regents wouldn't respond to a KSTP news report alleging an athletics department official had sexually harassed an employee but said they'd launched an inquiry to find the leaker and urged KSTP to cooperate.
by Peter Cox

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