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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.

College students feel MnSCU budget squeeze

College students feel MnSCU budget squeeze

Enrollment at some Minnesota state colleges and universities has declined in the last few years.
by Peter Cox

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American RadioWorks documentary: 'Greater Expectations: The Challenge of the Common Core'

American RadioWorks documentary: 'Greater Expectations: The Challenge of the Common Core'

The Common Core State Standards are a new set of expectations for what students should learn each year in school. The standards have been adopted by most states, though there's plenty of controversy about them among activists and politicians. Most teachers, however, actually like the standards.

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Dilapidated tribal school in northern MN gets funds to rebuild

Dilapidated tribal school in northern MN gets funds to rebuild

Roughly $12 million in federal funds is headed to the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig tribal school east of Bemidji to fix its crumbling infrastructure.
by John Enger

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Consumer protection trial underway between state, for-profit schools

Consumer protection trial underway between state, for-profit schools

Minnesota's attorney general says Globe University duped students into thinking they would have jobs in law enforcement when they graduated and misled them on how their credits would transfer.
by Peter Cox

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Does Minneapolis schools' mentor program work? Data cast doubt

Does Minneapolis schools' mentor program work? Data cast doubt

A student support program designed in part to curb dropout rates that began in Minneapolis and spread around the country is under new scrutiny in its home district. Officials are preparing to cut its budget.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Highlights from the metro area spelling bee

Several Minnesota students are headed to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. next month. Tom Weber hosted this year's Metro Area Regional Spelling Bee. We broadcast highlights of the event.
by MPR News Staff

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Legislators wrestle with school discipline issues

State lawmakers are setting their sights on a hot button issue in education this year: school discipline.

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American RadioWorks documentary: 'An Imperfect Revolution: Voices from the Desegregation Era'

American RadioWorks documentary: 'An Imperfect Revolution: Voices from the Desegregation Era'

As Minnesota education officials wrestle with decisions about desegregation rules, and which schools should comply with them, an American RadioWorks documentary gives some historical context. An era marked by struggle and hope, anger and idealism. The school children, who are now adults, talk about the lessons learned.

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