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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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August 28, 2012 12:06 PM

Teacher charged in student slapping quits

A Winona special education teacher accused of slapping a student has resigned.

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August 27, 2012 8:56 AM

Minneapolis students ride city buses now

As they head back to school Monday, thousands of Minneapolis high school students will ride on a MetroTransit bus or light rail train instead of the typical yellow school bus.

by Tim Post

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August 27, 2012 4:00 AM

St. Cloud teachers begin voting on contract

Teachers in St. Cloud are due to start voting on a new contract on Monday. The tentative agreement would give teachers their first raise since 2007.

by Conrad Wilson

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August 26, 2012 2:11 PM

Summer graduation for 100 St. Paul students

The St. Paul Public School District held a commencement ceremony this weekend for more than 100 students who graduated.

by Conrad Wilson

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August 26, 2012 12:00 PM

Rethinking middle school

The middle school years are tough: It can be difficult socially and it's the crucial time to identify potential high school dropouts to try to reverse their course. What can be done to make sure the middle-school years are the best they can be?

by Emily Kaiser

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August 25, 2012 9:44 AM

Finding the beauty in at-risk teens

There is a sad, angsty, misunderstood teenager in all of us. Some of us are just better at letting it show.

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August 24, 2012 4:00 AM

School districts hope summer assessments give students a head start

As Minnesota students settle into their new classrooms in the coming weeks, teachers will begin to assess their reading and writing skills.

by Tim Post

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August 23, 2012 7:24 AM

Mankato students return as football coach is hit with child porn charges

Thursday is move-in day at Minnesota State University in Mankato and thousands of new students will descend on campus to prepare for a new school year. In addition to student orientations and new roommates, they'll encounter a community reeling with disbelief, as the university's head football coach faces accusations involving child pornography.

by Elizabeth Baier

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August 22, 2012 8:58 AM

ACT: Minnesota high schoolers tops

The test measures how proficient students are in English, reading, math and science. It's also a good indicator of whether students are ready for college level courses.

by Tim Post