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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.

All-day pre-K builds better kindergartner, U study says

All-day pre-K builds better kindergartner, U study says

The results show Minnesota should invest more in preschool programs to help narrow the state's racial achievement gap, early childhood education advocates say.
by Tim Post

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Bemidji students join unrest over chancellor

Bemidji students join unrest over chancellor

The vote came the same day the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities chairman renewed a call for mediation between Chancellor Steven Rosenstone, faculty unions and even students.
by Alex Friedrich

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Director of agency that helps schools fight bullying steps down

Bill Mack left his position as director of the School Safety Technical Assistance Center last week, citing person reasons.
by Tim Post

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MnSCU board calls for overhaul mediation

The chairman of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system board made a renewed call for mediation between faculty unions and MnSCU leaders in their dispute.
by Alex Friedrich

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How schools could better handle campus rape cases

Rubenfeld explains that in order to improve students' safety we need to start thinking more realistically about alcohol consumption on college campuses and return to the legal definition of sexual assault.

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Plan to overhaul MnSCU and focus on jobs has system in turmoil

Plan to overhaul MnSCU and focus on jobs has system in turmoil

MnSCU's chancellor envisions a network of innovative campuses with affordable degrees. But some fear that will turn colleges into stripped-down diploma factories.
by Alex Friedrich

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Foundation hopes to expand eye care to St. Paul students

The St. Paul Public Schools Foundation hopes to raise $500,000 to expand screenings and eye care to students in third, fifth and sixth grades, in addition to the screenings now provided to students in kindergarten and first grade.
by Tim Post

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Ex-East Ridge High principal faces police inquiry over funds

Aaron Harper quit abruptly Nov. 6. Woodbury police say they're investigating based on information provided by the school district indicating a potential misuse of district funds or resources.
by Tim Post

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Board decision revives discussion about religion in public schools

After Montgomery County, Md.'s Muslim community asked the school district to recognize its religious holidays, the school board decided to scrap religious references in its calendar altogether.
by Matt Bush

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