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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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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the week's commentaries and some of the responses they generated.

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U of M names Wheelock to top administrative post

Former state finance director and hockey executive Pam Wheelock has been named to a top administrative post at the University of Minnesota.
by Tim Nelson

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Gopher academics improve in 2010-11

The University of Minnesota athletics department appears to be making improvements in the classroom.

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With school out, teachers talk about burnout

With school out, teachers talk about burnout

June brings a mix of emotions for teachers: relief over making it through another year and a sense of accomplishment after helping students learn. But many teachers struggle this time of year, feeling completely burned out.
by Tim Post

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ND voters dump Fighting Sioux nickname

ND voters dump Fighting Sioux nickname

Voters approved a measure that lets the University of North Dakota dump its controversial Fighting Sioux nickname.

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LIVE CHAT: Educational attainment in Minn.

Join a discussion on educational attainment in Minnesota and explore data visualizations submitted by contestants in the Minnesota Data Opener.

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Why did Minnesota skip the math Common Core standards?

Why did Minnesota skip the math Common Core standards?

Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius spoke with The Daily Circuit about Minnesota's decision to adopt the English Common Core standards for K-12 education, but not the math.
by Tom Weber

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Grads, parents punished for 'excessive cheering'

Year after year it's a sure bet that the comforting graduation mainstay "Pomp and Circumstance" is drowned out on occasion by airhorns, cowbells or the sheer lung power of proud friends and family. What appears to have changed is stiffer retribution for those in the crowd who don't want to save the party for later.

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New Common Core standards changing U.S. education

New Common Core standards changing U.S. education

A profound change in educational standards and assessments is quietly underway. Soon, almost every state in the country will have the same demanding standards for what students need to learn.

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Catholic teacher fired for marriage stance

A Catholic school in Moorhead terminated a fifth grade teacher after she told administrators she disagreed with the church's stance on gay marriage.

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