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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.

Keep early start times in place, St. Paul schools panel urges

Research shows starting classes later improves older students' health and grades, but the move would have also required major changes to elementary school schedules.
by Tim Post

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School Board wants civil disorder deemphasized. Students walk out.

School Board wants civil disorder deemphasized. Students walk out.

A resolution stated that AP history classes should promote "patriotism and...the benefits of the free-enterprise system" and should not "encourage or condone civil disorder."
by Jenny Brundin

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U drops forced ticket bundling after Dayton complains

The U agreed to drop its forced sports ticket-bundling practice after students pushed back and Gov. Mark Dayton said he was "appalled."
by Alex Friedrich

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Governor ‘appalled’ by UMN sports-ticket bundling

In a sharply worded letter, Gov. Mark Dayton has asked University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler to drop the U’s practice of bundling football season tickets with those of other sports.
by Alex Friedrich

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Is U of M ticket bundling causing waste?

Is U of M ticket bundling causing waste?

A couple of students say they can't necessarily use the tickets they're forced to buy under the U's ticket-bundling policy.
by Alex Friedrich

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Football-friendly ticket policy angers some U students

Football-friendly ticket policy angers some U students

A proposed resolution is asking the athletic department to drop its new bundling practices, and is asking for refunds for those who bought unwanted football tickets.
by Alex Friedrich

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State identifies 155 struggling schools, nearly half in the Twin Cities

The Minneapolis and St. Paul districts, which saw increases in the number of schools with low rankings, have opted not to seek help from state education experts.
by Tim Post

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Kaler on the future of the University of Minnesota

Kaler on the future of the University of Minnesota

Kaler joins us to discuss the University's budgetary and strategic planning and his vision for a Rochester campus.

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New ratings add to picture of the state of Minnesota schools

New ratings add to picture of the state of Minnesota schools

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius about new ratings for state schools. The ratings are set to be released Wednesday.

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Minnesota State Moorhead president runs, raises $1.2M

Minnesota State Moorhead president runs, raises $1.2M

Last week, Minnesota State University - Moorhead President Anne Blackhurst went through a much tougher fund-raising stunt: Run 12.5 miles to raise money for the school.
by Alex Friedrich

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