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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.

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In its 3rd year, North Star Promise helping Minnesotans obtain free college and boost enrollment

In its 3rd year, North Star Promise helping Minnesotans obtain free college and boost enrollment

May 1 was college decision day and thousands of Minnesotans were able to chose a school to go to tuition-free. That’s thanks to the North Star Promise program, which supports low-income families in getting a higher education.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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ICE surge hurt students across Minnesota, principals say

ICE surge hurt students across Minnesota, principals say

More than 80 percent of Minnesota principals responding to a recent statewide survey said the federal immigration raids led to thousands of fearful students missing school, which set back their learning. Immigrant kids were not the only ones hurt.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minneapolis high school swimmer invents device that detects harmful pool chemicals

Minneapolis high school swimmer invents device that detects harmful pool chemicals

Aditi Gandhi, a student athlete from the Blake School in Minneapolis, has invented a device that continuously monitors for chloramines, a toxic type of chemical compound found in swimming pools.
by Noah Bloch

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Grooming and child abuse: 6 questions, answered

Grooming and child abuse: 6 questions, answered

Experts say it’s exceedingly difficult to recognize grooming while it’s happening. But there are steps institutions can take to prevent grooming and child abuse at schools and childcare centers
by Angela Davis, Elizabeth Shockman and Cari Dwyer

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Shakopee teacher dies in crash along Twin Cities freeway

Shakopee teacher dies in crash along Twin Cities freeway

Extra support staff are on hand at Shakopee High School this week after a teacher died in a crash along a Twin Cities freeway over the weekend.
by MPR News Staff

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'It's hard for everybody': School psychologist explains seclusion rooms as lawmakers reconsider ban

'It's hard for everybody': School psychologist explains seclusion rooms as lawmakers reconsider ban

The state senate is considering reversing a ban on seclusion rooms for children in grade three and under until 2036. The solitary rooms were used in Minnesota for decades as a last-resort response to student behavioral issues in the classroom.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota educators fight for a way to lower skyrocketing health insurance costs

Minnesota educators fight for a way to lower skyrocketing health insurance costs

As health insurance premiums continue to rise, Minnesota school districts — especially small, rural ones — struggle to find good, affordable health care coverage for their staff. Minnesota educators across the state want to be able to band together for better coverage and bargaining power in the marketplace.
by Molly Castle Work

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