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.

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A wave of school threats hits Minnesota schools, experts say even unfounded ones impact students
An expert who works with schools nationwide to prevent and respond to violence said these latest threats are not surprising following the school shooting in Georgia.
2 St. Paul charter schools closed Thursday amid online rumors of violence
Hope Community Academy and the Community School of Excellence canceled classes Thursday amid the social media rumors. Separately, the St. Paul public school district said it believes the rumors are not credible threats and there is no danger to any of its campuses.
With costs ballooning, what’s the future of universal school lunch programs?
The program is popular, but it’s already costing the state more money than expected — the estimated price tag is about $480 million for the first two years. Minnesota isn’t the only state to implement a program like this, nor was it the first.
Restricting cell phone use in schools
“Please put your phone away”: It’s a request being heard more frequently in classrooms. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the debate over cell phone policies in schools.
Here’s where Trump and Harris stand on 6 education issues
From school choice to college affordability, Trump and Harris don't have a lot in common. Ahead of the candidates’ only scheduled debate, we’ve put together a handy primer of their education views.