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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.

Is it worth paying for a college consultant?

A discussion on the latest trend in college admissions: Independent education consultants.

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American RadioWorks documentary: The Living Legacy: Black Colleges in the 21st Century

American RadioWorks documentary: The Living Legacy: Black Colleges in the 21st Century

In this American RadioWorks documentary, we hear from students about why they chose to attend one of the 'Historically Black Colleges and Universities,' and we travel to an HBCU that's in the process of reinventing itself wholesale.

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Loan debt burden greatest among students of color

A conversation about why students of color are facing a greater debt burden.

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U of M's top IT official resigns

The U will launch a national search to replace CIO Scott Studham.
by Peter Cox

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U of M rolls out new policy defining sexual consent

U of M rolls out new policy defining sexual consent

As classes at the U of M Twin Cities are about to begin, the school is telling students about its new "affirmative sexual consent" policy.
by Peter Cox

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U athletics official on leave amid complaints probe

U athletics official on leave amid complaints probe

University of Minnesota officials didn't detail the nature of the complaints but said Senior Associate Athletics Director Mike Ellis was asked to take "voluntary time off" during the investigation.
by Peter Cox

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Rybak: Tutor and student relationship key to success

Rybak: Tutor and student relationship key to success

Later today, the education group Generation Next will announce its latest effort to close the achievement gap in Minnesota schools. The group's solution: Tutoring.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Are 'trigger warnings' dumbing down college?

In colleges across the country, 'trigger warnings' are being implemented in classrooms to warn students of potentially offensive material — but some people say that the warnings are keeping students from having to think critically.

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Many Minnesota schools show progress closing achievement gap

Many Minnesota schools show progress closing achievement gap

Nearly two-thirds of Minnesota schools are on track to lower achievement gaps in reading and math 50 percent by 2017, the Minnesota Department of Education said Tuesday as it released new data.
by Tim Post

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