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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.

Minnesota winter storm prompts school delays, closings on Friday

Minnesota winter storm prompts school delays, closings on Friday

With winter storm and blizzard warnings in effect for northern Minnesota through Friday morning, some schools and colleges have announced changes to their plans for the day.
by Andrew Krueger

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Proposed federal tax credit risks hanging up education debate at MN Capitol

Proposed federal tax credit risks hanging up education debate at MN Capitol

A Republican-backed federal tax and spending bill creates tax credits for donations to scholarship organizations, including those that provide tuition support for private schools. States have to opt in, and disagreement in Minnesota over the issue could block progress on other education measures in the Legislature.
by Dana Ferguson

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Bill looks to codify into state law right to education regardless of immigration status

Bill looks to codify into state law right to education regardless of immigration status

A 1982 Supreme Court ruling made it unconstitutional to deny students based on immigration status. A state bill would enshrine that right into state law, out of concern that the Supreme Court ruling could be overturned.
by Chris Farrell and Ngoc Bui

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Greater Minnesota schools felt the fear as ICE presence surged

Greater Minnesota schools felt the fear as ICE presence surged

While the surge of federal agents in the Twin Cities grabbed much of the attention the past few months, stories of children hiding at home, crying in class and being detained have quietly gripped some Minnesota small towns since January.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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How ICE’s presence is affecting child care in Minnesota

How ICE’s presence is affecting child care in Minnesota

What happens to day care providers when families decide to stay home? MPR News host Angela Davis is joined by early childhood education reporter Kyra Miles to talk about how the the increase of federal immigration agents is affecting the child care industry and children, families and child care workers. 
by Angela Davis, Kyra Miles and Nikhil Kumaran

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St. Ben’s, St. John’s expand consent education after charges

St. Ben’s, St. John’s expand consent education after charges

College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University President Brian Bruess sent a message to students and staff, saying "sexual misconduct and gender-based violence have no place" at the central Minnesota schools. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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