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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.

How MN education bill will affect charter schools

There were a few provisions regarding charter schools that were in the first education bill Dayton vetoed. What might remain for charter schools in the next education bill?

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Dayton and GOP push pre-K aside, but parents want it

Dayton and GOP push pre-K aside, but parents want it

A deal between Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP leaders sets pre-K aside. But it will deliver more money to school districts that already offer free pre-K, something many parents want.
by Catharine Richert

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To receive full funding, Minnesota colleges must meet a tall order

To receive full funding, Minnesota colleges must meet a tall order

State lawmakers withheld 5 percent of funding from the MnSCU and University of Minnesota systems until they meet a handful of targets, among them increasing graduation rates and cutting costs.
by Alex Friedrich

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St. Paul schools to give out free summer meals in food truck

The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports the truck will start handing out meals June 15, with nine daily stops planned. Anyone younger than 19 can get the summer meals for free.
by The Associated Press

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MCTC students receive clear ticket to Augsburg College

Students at Minneapolis Community and Technical College will be guaranteed admission as juniors to Augsburg College if they maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
by Alex Friedrich

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5 ways millennials will change the American workplace

5 ways millennials will change the American workplace

By 2025, millennials will be 75 percent of the workforce. They want "leaders that are more humane, that have greater social skills, that are more qualitative versus quantitative," says Stephen Blair Venable of Surgo Consulting.
by Emily Kaiser

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St. Paul school superintendent reflects on year, looks ahead

St. Paul school superintendent reflects on year, looks ahead

Listen to Valeria Silva discuss her priorities in the past year and her plans for the upcoming year in the state's second largest school district.

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Tuition expected to go up at U of M

Tuition expected to go up at U of M

The Legislature effectively turned down the university's request to fund another two-year tuition freeze.
by Tim Nelson

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IQ2 debate: Is smart technology making us dumb?

IQ2 debate: Is smart technology making us dumb?

A debate from the Intelligence Squared series. The motion is "Smart technology is making us dumb." Arguing FOR are Nicholas Carr and Andrew Keen. Arguing AGAINST are Genevieve Bell and David Weinberger.

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Why state schools are enrolling more out-of-state students

Why state schools are enrolling more out-of-state students

Public universities are slowly enrolling more out-of-state and international students to benefit from higher tuition costs and better rankings, according to a New America report.

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