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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.

State grant gives Minnesota students the chops for meat processing

State grant gives Minnesota students the chops for meat processing

Applications are now open for the Meat Education and Training (MEAT) grant. In the first round of grants, the West Central Area School District was able to start up a program. Agriculture teacher Eric Sawatzke says he added a class due to high interest from students.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department

Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department

The draft executive action, obtained by NPR, acknowledges the department and its signature responsibilities were created by Congress, and cannot legally be altered without congressional approval.
by Cory Turner

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Some Minnesota child cares closed Monday to call for more state funding

Some Minnesota child cares closed Monday to call for more state funding

Hundreds of providers, teachers and families were expected to take part in a “Day Without Childcare” to underscore the need for more funding, affordability and accessibility for kids and parents, as well as living wages for staff.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota House rejects banning transgender athletes from girls sports

Minnesota House rejects banning transgender athletes from girls sports

Republicans in control of the House had brought forward the proposal, which mirrored a recent executive order from President Donald Trump. The bill, however, wasn’t expected to pass.
by Dana Ferguson, Elizabeth Shockman and Peter Cox

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How a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling could make schools liable for dangerous hires

How a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling could make schools liable for dangerous hires

A Minneapolis charter school can be held legally responsible for hiring a gym teacher who sexually assaulted students. The Supreme Court decision could have implications for schools across the state.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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DFL, GOP team up on bills to battle absenteeism in Minnesota schools

DFL, GOP team up on bills to battle absenteeism in Minnesota schools

Minnesota lawmakers this week are moving forward on five bills aimed at addressing chronic absenteeism in Minnesota schools, and DFLers and Republicans are working together on policy solutions.  
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minnesota Supreme Court: School may be liable for hiring staffer who sexually assaulted student

Minnesota Supreme Court: School may be liable for hiring staffer who sexually assaulted student

Reversing lower court rulings, the justices on Wednesday said a Minnesota charter school can be held liable for its hiring practices when failing to protect students from sexual assault by a staff member.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Carleton College president says federal ‘Dear Colleague’ letters are an ‘effort to intimidate colleges’

Carleton College president says federal ‘Dear Colleague’ letters are an ‘effort to intimidate colleges’

The letters sent earlier this month warn any scholarships, programming and even graduation ceremonies based on race could be considered “discriminatory” due to a 2023 Supreme Court case.
by Tom Crann and Gretchen Brown

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