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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Students, schools watch for impact of ending South Dakota tuition reciprocity
South Dakota will end its tuition reciprocity agreement with Minnesota in May. For more than four decades the agreement discounted the cost of higher education tuition for students on both sides of the border. While the move has raised concerns about college affordability, in the short term it may make little difference.
Snow day: School and college cancellations, delays across Minnesota on Monday
A winter storm continues to affect the region. Dozens of school districts and colleges across Minnesota and in neighboring states have canceled classes, moved to online learning or opted to start classes two hours late on Monday.
New Minneapolis schools superintendent plans widespread ‘reductions’ to shore up budget
Minneapolis Public Schools has to close a $110 million deficit and that could mean the loss of at least 200 jobs. It's also facing a severe decline in enrollment. New superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams says cuts and reductions are on the way.
‘I’m devastated’: Hundreds of former fosters may lose state financial aid for college
More than 250 students who have been in foster care are at risk of losing their means of going to college if the Minnesota Legislature doesn’t come up with a solution this session for filling a $5 million funding gap in a state grant program.
Ethnic studies classes are coming soon to schools across Minnesota. What are these new social studies courses, and how might they look in your district? Hear from teachers and students already digging into ethnic studies during this North Star Journey Live special, hosted by Angela Davis.