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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.

Community members weigh in on how to make schools safer

Community members weigh in on how to make schools safer

The Ramsey County safe schools task force brought together about 100 people Monday night in St. Paul. Attendees spoke about challenges like cellphone use at school and a need for consistent behavior expectations.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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In a Minnesota classroom, teens talk through summer of pain

In a Minnesota classroom, teens talk through summer of pain

Processing the spate of recent violence can be especially hard for young people. But in one Minnesota summer school program, teachers and students are taking on the headlines and the big issues behind them.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Turning down the background noise could help toddlers learn

Turning down the background noise could help toddlers learn

Being surrounded by noisy conversations, radio or TV can make it harder for toddlers to learn new words, researchers say. Quieter conversations didn't affect the learning process.
by Carolyn Beans

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3 challenges as hands-on, DIY culture moves into schools

3 challenges as hands-on, DIY culture moves into schools

Creative and fun "maker spaces" are popping up in more schools. But administrators and teachers face big hurdles if they want them to be a sustainable part of the curriculum.
by Eric Westervelt

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A harsh critique of federally funded pre-K

A harsh critique of federally funded pre-K

A researcher warns against expanding pre-K programs where kids spend a quarter of the day waiting in line.

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Parents sue state, school districts over teacher tenure

Parents sue state, school districts over teacher tenure

The group says state laws that dictate how teachers can be fired contribute to Minnesota's academic achievement gaps. Their case goes before a judge today.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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How can teachers encourage cross-racial friendships?

How can teachers encourage cross-racial friendships?

As kids grow older, they grow less likely to maintain or build relationships with friends of different races. A new study shows teachers can have a surprising effect on changing that.
by Kendra Yoshinaga

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Who profits from the student debt crisis?

Who profits from the student debt crisis?

This election season, the student debt crisis has finally gotten the attention it deserves. A look at how we got here, who has profited and just a few of the lives affected.
by Eric Westervelt

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