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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.

Would kids eat more veggies if they had recess before lunch?

Would kids eat more veggies if they had recess before lunch?

Two researchers say students who eat lunch after recess are more likely to eat fruits and veggies than students who eat lunch first.
by Poncie Rutsch

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St. Paul schools take up proposed gender inclusion policy

The school board will hear public input on the policy before it comes to a final vote in the spring.
by Tim Post

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Teacher seniority debate returns to Legislature

Teacher seniority debate returns to Legislature

Bills already introduced in the House and Senate would require school districts to emphasize performance over seniority in teacher staffing decisions.
by Tim Pugmire

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Toxic stress in babies and children causes lifelong problems

Toxic stress in babies and children causes lifelong problems

MPR's "Healthy States" presents the science of toxic stress in babies and children, and how communities are responding to it. Speakers are U of M Regents Professor Megan Gunnar, Dr. Michael Troy of Children's Hospitals, MayKao Hang of the Wilder Foundation and Sondra Samuels of Northside Achievement Zone. Sponsored by the Carlson Family Foundation.

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DFL plan for free two-year college draws fire

DFL plan for free two-year college draws fire

Senate Democrats want to provide free education to students at Minnesota's two-year community and technical colleges. But Republicans and leaders of four-year colleges are wary of the plan.
by Tom Scheck

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Five Mpls. schools may experiment with running independently

If their plans are approved by the school board this spring, school leaders would get the freedom to make decisions on budgets, hiring, scheduling and curriculum.
by Tim Post

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St. Paul schools working on 'gender inclusion' policy

Some of the main provisions call for students to be identified by their preferred names and gender pronouns, and participate in programs and activities that align with their gender identity.
by The Associated Press

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Cold concern brings students coats, hats, mittens and more

Cold concern brings students coats, hats, mittens and more

When workers in the St. Paul Public Schools' Project Reach office saw students huddled under a towel, they took to Facebook. An appeal secured winter apparel for students who need it.
by Sasha Aslanian

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