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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.

Students, unions speak out after ICE detains University of Minnesota graduate student 

Students, unions speak out after ICE detains University of Minnesota graduate student 

In a statement, university leaders said ICE detained an international graduate student at an off-campus residence on Thursday. The U did not say why the student was taken into custody but the incident raised fears of reprisals against students for expressing their views.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Stunning end to a long career: North Minneapolis charter school names interim leader after firing founder

Stunning end to a long career: North Minneapolis charter school names interim leader after firing founder

Harvest Best founder Eric Mahmoud was seen as a visionary for helping Black students at the north Minneapolis school. Firing him was “not a decision that came easily,” a board member says. The board named an interim leader this week.
by Becky Z. Dernbach

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Special ed faces cuts as Minneapolis schools struggle to close $75M budget gap

Special ed faces cuts as Minneapolis schools struggle to close $75M budget gap

District leaders had previously signaled school nutrition and special education would be affected by the cuts. The board’s finance committee Tuesday night said the total number of position cuts hasn’t been finalized. Protesters at the meeting pushed back on proposed cuts.
by Alex Haddon

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U of M: Medical school class of 2025 could help shore up primary care gaps

U of M: Medical school class of 2025 could help shore up primary care gaps

On Friday, fourth-year medical school students across the country found out where they’ll be spending the next 3-7 years of their careers simultaneously. Of the 217 U of M near-graduates, 46 percent matched in a Minnesota residency program; 51 percent matched in primary care.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota, 20 other states file motion to stop U.S. Department of Education closure

Minnesota, 20 other states file motion to stop U.S. Department of Education closure

The move is part of a lawsuit with 20 other attorneys general filed after President Donald Trump announced plans to reduce the department’s workforce by 50 percent. Ellison says the court order is an attempt to stop mass layoffs and transfer of services at the education department.
by MPR News Staff

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