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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.

Education Minnesota report calls for more teacher diversity

A new report from Minnesota's teachers union calls for diversifying the state's hiring pipeline and doing more to retain existing educators.
by Laura Yuen

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How can we improve teacher job satisfaction?

How can we improve teacher job satisfaction?

Nathan Eklund, author of "How Was Your Day at School?: Improving Dialogue about Teacher Job Satisfaction," spoke with MPR's Tom Weber.
by MPR News Staff

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A college education costs even more than you thought it did

A college education costs even more than you thought it did

Colleges already list high sticker prices, but those prices still don't reflect the real cost of undergraduate life. And financial aid isn't effectively bridging the gap.
by Byrd Pinkerton

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St. Paul teacher put on leave after controversial Facebook post

Theodore Olson complained on Facebook that schools' policies designed to limit suspensions are undermining adult authority and said teachers are unfairly blamed for the so-called "school to prison pipeline".
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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On Minnesota campuses, free speech rights up for debate

On Minnesota campuses, free speech rights up for debate

University of Minnesota students debate the place of protest when they hear what they consider hate speech.
by Peter Cox

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Bipartisan plan seeks state money for early education

The measure would expand pre-kindergarten scholarships, which low-income children can use at public or private programs. It would also fund the state's quality rating system and home visits.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Without support, Minnesota students left behind at graduation

Without support, Minnesota students left behind at graduation

Minnesota's students of color graduate at rates lower than their counterparts in nearly every state. A lack of spending on student support statewide may have something to do with it.
by Laura Yuen and Brandt Williams

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