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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.

U regents approve tuition increase for Twin Cities students

U regents approve tuition increase for Twin Cities students

University President Eric Kaler said the tuition hikes are due to several factors, including a lack of increased funding from the state Legislature.
by Peter Cox

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Layoffs may signal closure of St. Paul charter school

Community School of Excellence serves almost 1000 students. It's in danger of closing after laying off over half its teaching staff.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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U to award honorary degree to Prince

U to award honorary degree to Prince

The university's 12 regents voted unanimously Friday to bestow an honorary doctorate of humane letters to the singer.
by The Associated Press and Peter Cox

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Protesters removed from U of M regents meeting

Protesters removed from U of M regents meeting

The students were protesting proposed tuition hikes at the Twin Cities campus.
by Peter Cox

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More than 6 million U.S. students are 'chronically absent'

More than 6 million U.S. students are 'chronically absent'

Thirteen percent of all students and nearly 20 percent of high school students are missing more than 15 days of school a year, according to the latest numbers from the Obama administration.

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St. Paul school sees payoff putting students in charge

St. Paul school sees payoff putting students in charge

When students get more control, they accept more responsibility for creating a calm environment, Johnson High School's principal says. It's not perfect, but Johnson's approach is helping improve the school's culture.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Minnesota deputy AD Beth Goetz leaves for job at UConn

Minnesota deputy AD Beth Goetz leaves for job at UConn

At UConn, Goetz will oversee business, compliance and other internal athletic department operations, and serve as the sport administrator for football.
by The Associated Press

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Summit to prevent campus sexual assault kicks off in St. Paul

The two-day conference at Metro State University will attempt to address the problems with preventing, reporting and investigating sexual assault on campus.
by Peter Cox

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Innovation Hub: 'Reinventing Childhood'

Innovation Hub: 'Reinventing Childhood'

"Reinventing Childhood" takes a look at how childhood in America is changing.

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Mpls. board approves Ed Graff's 3-year superintendent contract

Mpls. board approves Ed Graff's 3-year superintendent contract

He'll earn $225,000 a year. That's about 18 percent higher than former Superintendent Bernadeia Johnson's salary, although Johnson was eligible for a yearly performance-based bonus.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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