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Education News

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.

A kids' coding expert says we're making computer class way too boring

A kids' coding expert says we're making computer class way too boring

This week, thousands of events around the world are encouraging computer-coding literacy. "Coding is really about creative self-expression and storytelling," says Mitchel Resnick of MIT's Media Lab.

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Mpls. superintendent pick Paez knew of Mass. school abuse allegations

Mpls. superintendent pick Paez knew of Mass. school abuse allegations

A report out this week details extensive claims of physical abuse at a school in Holyoke, Mass., the district incoming Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Sergio Paez led for two years.
by Matt Sepic

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Girl, 13, in custody after staffer assaulted at St. Paul school

A student assaulted St. Paul school staff Wednesday at Journeys Secondary School, a school for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
by Peter Cox

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President Obama signs education law, leaving 'No Child' behind

President Obama signs education law, leaving 'No Child' behind

The new law, known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, changes much about the federal government's role in education, largely by scaling back Washington's influence.
by Cory Turner

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CDC gives U.S. schools low marks in sex ed

CDC gives U.S. schools low marks in sex ed

The topics least likely to be taught were how to get and use condoms.
by Meg Anderson

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Franken says mental health, counseling key parts of new education law

Franken says mental health, counseling key parts of new education law

President Obama is expected to sign a bill today that replaces the controversial No Child Left Behind legislation.

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New education law passes, with a power shift back to the states

New education law passes, with a power shift back to the states

The new version -- called the Every Student Succeeds Act -- returns much government oversight of schools to the states and curtails or eliminates the federal role in many areas.
by Claudio Sanchez

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Kaler relieved report shows no culture of sex harassment in athletics dept.

Kaler relieved report shows no culture of sex harassment in athletics dept.

External investigators are recommending several policy changes for the University of Minnesota athletics department to prevent future sexual harassment.

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