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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New Minnesota social studies standards, including ethnic studies, get judge's final OK
The judge’s decision gives the go-ahead to implement reworked standards for students in economics, geography, citizenship, government, ethnic studies and the unique status of tribal nations.
Actor Timothee Chalamet visits Minnesota, surprises Hibbing High School theater students
Actor Timothee Chalamet was in town for a Bob Dylan tour of Hibbing, where the songwriter grew up. The tour included a stop at the high school’s stage, a 1920s-style, 1800-seat theater where Dylan performed as a student. 
Three face charges in connection with fights at St. Louis Park High School
Three people faces charges of third-degree riot and fourth-degree assault motivated by bias, in connection with fights at St. Louis Park High School that led to classes being canceled last Friday.
School resource officers top Minnesota lawmakers' education to-do list
Following a historic legislative session that delivered a big boost in funding, Minnesota lawmakers say the coming session will focus on adjustments to legislation on literacy, school meals, civics education and school resource officers. Here’s a guide.