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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.

In Minnesota, the world in the classroom

In Minnesota, the world in the classroom

The challenge of learning English can have many dimensions for the thousands of Minnesota students identified as English language learners. For some, it is a matter of survival in a new country. For all, it takes resolve, resilience and time.
by Alexandra Sobiech

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In Minn., new tactics to help immigrant students

In Minn., new tactics to help immigrant students

To boost English learners' performance, some Minnesota schools are trying new approaches designed to help them more quickly grasp the language. Among them is Kennedy Elementary in Willmar, Minn., which has a growing number of students from Somalia.
by Tim Post

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English language programs trace roots to mid-1970s

English language programs trace roots to mid-1970s

Though immigration has been a prominent feature of U.S. growth since the nation's founding, the modern age of English language learning programs traces back to only the mid-1970s.
by Alexander Holston

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Testing phase for teacher evaluation system

A new proposed teacher evaluation system is headed to a testing phase in some Minnesota schools.
by Tim Post

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U of M freshman retention rate at all-time high

The percentage of Twin Cities undergraduate freshmen who stay for a second year is at an all-time high, said a University of Minnesota administrator.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Alcohol sales top $900K at U of M stadium

Alcohol sales top $900K at U of M stadium

Beer and wine sales topped $907,000 in their first season at the on-campus University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium.

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High school dropout situation: why, and what can be done?

High school dropout situation: why, and what can be done?

'Left Behind: Dropping Out' explores the reasons kids drop out of school and what can be done about it. The special is part of American Graduate: Let's Make it Happen, a public media initiative supported by the CPB. Hosted by Andrea Seabrook for WNPR and PRX.

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Minn. 8th graders compare well to international students

If Minnesota were a country, its 8th grade science scores would rank near the top, outscored only by Singapore and Taipei, according to a new report called Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study.
by Tom Weber

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Report: Minnesota students above average

Data from the 2011 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study shows Minnesota 8th graders scored near the top in science and math.
by Tim Post

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