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.

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January 28, 2015 4:00 AM

Free college sounds great, but skeptics ask what's the cost?

While zero tuition at two-year schools sounds enticing, some ask if it's the best way for Minnesota to help more low-income students finish college and fill the workforce.

by Alex Friedrich

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January 28, 2015 3:43 AM

Obama administration won't seek to end 529 college tax break

All 50 states and the District of Columbia sponsor 529 plans.

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January 27, 2015 8:45 PM

St. Paul school board votes to leave integration district

The St. Paul Board of Education said in a statement Tuesday it disagreed with the direction the East Metro Integration District was taking.

by Riham Feshir

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January 27, 2015 5:47 PM

School officials say Dayton's education budget falls short

Although Gov. Mark Dayton's budget includes a $174 million increase to the per-pupil funding formula, the 1 percent increase is half of what school officials say is needed.

by Tim Post

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January 26, 2015 12:05 PM

Competency-based degree programs on the rise

A new report says 52 colleges offer, or plan to offer, some credits based on learning, not just seat time.

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January 26, 2015 4:52 AM

U complaint reportedly tied to future of track

The track would reportedly be displaced in plans for a new athletic village.

by Alex Friedrich

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January 25, 2015 9:09 AM

MnSCU meets most goals set by Legislature

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities officials have made four out of five targets set by lawmakers.

by Alex Friedrich

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January 23, 2015 9:37 AM

U acknowledges gender-discrimination complaint

The U says federal officials plan to conduct a review of the athletics department.

by Alex Friedrich

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January 23, 2015 4:00 AM

Congress could cut back on federally mandated student tests

Republicans in the U.S. Senate are considering changing the landmark No Child Left Behind education law in ways that could significantly curtail federally mandated student testing.

by Brett Neely