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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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St. Olaf College president: Racist note was a hoax

St. Olaf College president: Racist note was a hoax

A racist note that rocked St. Olaf College was a fabrication written by a student apparently to draw attention to campus climate concerns, the college said Wednesday, adding other incidents remain under investigation.
by MPR News Staff

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Mankato's English language education focuses on the whole family

Mankato's English language education focuses on the whole family

With Mankato's growing diversity comes a growing number of students who don't speak English. That's a challenge the city's school district and community organizations are taking on with expanded English language education programs.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Betsy DeVos delivers commencement speech to Bethune-Cookman

Betsy DeVos delivers commencement speech to Bethune-Cookman

The announcement that the U.S. education secretary would deliver the commencement address at the historically black university drew consternation from some students and alumni. Now, see the address.
by Colin Dwyer

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DeVos commencement speech draws protests

DeVos commencement speech draws protests

There is an outcry over the secretary of education's invitation to speak at the commencement of a private, Christian, historically black college in Florida.
by Anya Kamenetz

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Economist says early childhood education spending has big payoff

Economist says early childhood education spending has big payoff

Economist Arthur Rolnick says we're under-investing in our most vulnerable kids, and that paying for early childhood programs is not just morally right, it's economically smart. Rolnick believes it's the very best public investment we can make.
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Meet the next St. Paul schools superintendent

Meet the next St. Paul schools superintendent

Joe Gothard starts his new job in July, and he will face significant challenges in St. Paul schools.
by Julie Siple and Tom Weber

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White Earth worries loss of state money may cripple school's progress

White Earth worries loss of state money may cripple school's progress

Circle of Life Academy leaders say a Minnesota fund that's helped them boost student achievement by connecting academics and culture is in danger of expiring at the state Capitol.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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St. Paul teacher injured in lunchroom brawl mourns career

St. Paul teacher injured in lunchroom brawl mourns career

A St. Paul teacher seriously hurt when a student attacked him is still having difficulties in his daily life. John Ekblad says the district is responsible.
by Matt Sepic

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