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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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How should World War I be taught in American schools?
Today marks the centenary of the United States' entry into World War I. But how should Americans remember the war?
How school administrators are dealing with incidents of hate
Hate is on the rise in U.S. schools. For students and educators, that means finding new ways to promote tolerance and inclusion.
Teachers, lawyers and others worry about the fate of student debt forgiveness
Borrowers are "frightened," "anxious," "betrayed," at the suggestion that a federal student loan forgiveness program could be taken away.
A legislative audit has called on the Minnesota State High School League, which oversees sports and arts competitions for member schools, to improve its website content and access to transfer student eligibility information.
A new look at the lasting consequences of student debt
Going to college can boost your earning power, but just having student debt can affect your chances of owning a home, according to a new report.
The man has not been identified but he told BBC that he doesn't consider his alterations of signs and store fronts to be a crime. He says the real crime is putting apostrophes in the wrong places to begin with.
In a growing number of states, high school graduates are being required to know at least as much about U.S. founding documents as immigrants passing the citizenship test.
Know your U.S. Constitution? More states look to teach it
In a growing number of states, high school graduates are being required to know at least as much about U.S. founding documents as immigrants passing the citizenship test.
St. Paul hears from 2 superintendent finalists
The school board will interview its two finalists Thursday. St. Paul parents and community members had a chance to hear from the two candidates at a community meeting Wednesday night.