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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.

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Let's stop requiring advanced math, a new book argues

Let's stop requiring advanced math, a new book argues

Algebra, trigonometry and calculus keep millions of people from graduating. And they're unnecessary, argues author and professor Andrew Hacker.

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St. Paul Central teacher sues district over Dec. assault

St. Paul Central teacher sues district over Dec. assault

Science teacher John Ekblad's attorney says the school district failed to provide the teacher with a violence-free workplace.
by Jon Collins

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St. Cloud State cuts six sports from athletic program

The changes are expected to save the financially strained athletics department $250,000 annually.
by Peter Cox

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Plan to shut three Stillwater schools nears vote

A plan to close three elementary schools has the Stillwater school district on edge. Tom Weber talked with the superintendent of the Stillwater Area Public Schools about the plan.
by MPR News Staff

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Strategies for when you're starting out saddled with student debt

Strategies for when you're starting out saddled with student debt

More people have more student loan debt than ever; last year, the average for a college grad was more than $35,000. Here are some ways to set priorities for attacking that debt.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Hibbing families to be briefed on high school sex discrimination case

Minnesota Department of Human Rights officials will talk to parents tonight about finding that a Hibbing High administrator inappropriately asked female students about sexual abuse, birth control, sexuality and personal relationships.
by Tim Nelson and Riham Feshir

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St. Paul schools, teachers reach tentative deal

The union representing St. Paul Public School teachers says it reached a tentative contract agreement with the district after a 24-hour mediation session. Details have yet to be released.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Jerry Kill won't be full-time at U of M

Jerry Kill won't be full-time at U of M

Eric Kaler said they could not identify a full-time opportunity that met the needs of both Kill and the U. Kill retired as Gophers football coach last fall.
by Peter Cox

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