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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.

With federal money at risk, Minnesota’s public colleges stress high stakes of state budget debate

With federal money at risk, Minnesota’s public colleges stress high stakes of state budget debate

The University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities systems are hoping for extra allocations from the Legislature this year. They know it’s a challenge given the state’s leaner budget.
by Peter Cox

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Sold a Story is changing how schools teach kids to read

Sold a Story is changing how schools teach kids to read

Reading instruction across the country is getting a redo. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with APM Reports colleagues Emily Hanford and Chris Peak about how their podcast Sold a Story revealed problems with how kids are taught to read and helped spur reforms.  
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minnesota weighs cell phone ban, restrictions in K-12 schools

Minnesota weighs cell phone ban, restrictions in K-12 schools

The law would require all elementary and middle schools to prohibit cell phones and high schools to restrict cell phone usage in classrooms.
by Nicole Ki

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Trump administration targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts

Trump administration targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is responsible for gathering data on a wide range of topics, including research-backed teaching practices and the state of U.S. student achievement.
by Jonaki Mehta and Cory Turner

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A guide to what the U.S. Education Department does (and doesn't) do

A guide to what the U.S. Education Department does (and doesn't) do

The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.
by Nicole Cohen, Jonaki Mehta, Elissa Nadworny and Cory Turner

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Trump administration launches investigation into U of M on antisemitism reports

Trump administration launches investigation into U of M on antisemitism reports

The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday it is opening investigations into five universities – including the University of Minnesota – where the agency says “widespread antisemitism harassment” has been reported.
by Nicole Ki

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Trump is weighing big cuts to the U.S. Education Department

Trump is weighing big cuts to the U.S. Education Department

While only Congress can shutter the department, the president is reportedly considering executive action to severely scale back its responsibilities and staffing.
by Cory Turner

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