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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.

Native students at Hinckley-Finlayson High School to host powwow after graduation

Native students at Hinckley-Finlayson High School to host powwow after graduation

After their request to have a tribal drum group perform at the Hinckley-Finlayson High School’s graduation was denied, Native American students now plan to host a powwow in the school parking lot after Friday’s ceremony.
by Dan Kraker

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Advocates urge Walz to sign bill funding free college for former foster youth

Advocates urge Walz to sign bill funding free college for former foster youth

The Fostering Independence Grant program currently funds free college for about 645 Minnesotans who were in foster care as teens. It’s in danger of taking a hit this fall if it isn’t given money to cover a budget shortfall due to unexpected demand.
by Nicole Ki

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Investment firms named in U of M disclosure, divestment supporters request increased transparency

Investment firms named in U of M disclosure, divestment supporters request increased transparency

The University of Minnesota shared additional investment fund information in response to student coalition demands. The list of investment funds totals more than $518 million. Some students have concerns. 
by Melissa Olson

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School librarian weighs in on new law aimed at keeping books on shelves

School librarian weighs in on new law aimed at keeping books on shelves

Minnesota lawmakers passed a bill that prohibits public and school libraries from banning a book “based solely on its viewpoint or the messages, ideas or opinions it conveys.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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The college class of 2024 reflects on their unique college experience

The college class of 2024 reflects on their unique college experience

Many graduates of the class of 2024 didn’t get to experience a high school graduation due to the pandemic, and then entered college in the height of COVID-19.
by Cathy Wurzer, Aleesa Kuznetsov and Josh Cobb

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Minnesota lawmakers OK school policy changes on cell phones, book bans, literacy

Minnesota lawmakers OK school policy changes on cell phones, book bans, literacy

The bill approved Wednesday also requires students be offered mental health instruction. It heads to Gov. Tim Walz’s desk for signing. Some Republicans criticized the measure as unnecessarily burdensome on schools.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Hinckley-Finlayson schools face blowback for banning Native drum group at graduation

Hinckley-Finlayson schools face blowback for banning Native drum group at graduation

A northeastern Minnesota school district with a large Native American student population is facing blowback after its board voted to forbid a tribal drum group from singing at its upcoming high school graduation ceremony.
by Dan Kraker

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