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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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Why you should stop texting your kids at school

Why you should stop texting your kids at school

Parents are keenly aware of the distractions and the mental health issues associated with smartphones and social media, but teachers say they might not realize how much those struggles play out at school.
by The Associated Press

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University of Minnesota approves contract, $1 million annual pay for incoming President Cunningham

University of Minnesota approves contract, $1 million annual pay for incoming President Cunningham

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents today approved the employment agreement for incoming president Rebecca Cunningham. She’ll earn over $1 million in her first year on the job, putting her in the top quarter of earners among Big Ten heads.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota’s free school meals push driving big jump in breakfasts

Minnesota’s free school meals push driving big jump in breakfasts

State leaders say they were surprised by the higher-than-expected demand for meals and that the new effort is making a significant difference for students. DFL lawmakers are looking to spend more.
by Dana Ferguson

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Strike avoided as St. Paul teachers, district reach contract deal

Strike avoided as St. Paul teachers, district reach contract deal

Leaders of St. Paul’s teachers union said Tuesday afternoon they’ve reached a tentative agreement with the school district on contracts as a March 11 strike date neared. District officials said the deal means there will not be a strike and school will remain in session. 
by Elizabeth Shockman and Peter Cox

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Most Twin Cities area schools districts show deficits for 2024-25

Most Twin Cities area schools districts show deficits for 2024-25

A new survey of school districts in the Twin Cities region, Rochester and Duluth finds more than 70 percent are expecting budget shortfalls in the upcoming school year, with Minneapolis and St. Paul facing the biggest gaps.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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St. Paul teachers, schools end negotiations for weekend but will pick up on Monday

St. Paul teachers, schools end negotiations for weekend but will pick up on Monday

After nearly 40 hours of mediation talks this weekend, the St. Paul Public Schools and the union representing teachers failed to reach an agreement on a new contract. The two sides plan to meet again Monday.
by MPR News Staff

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The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?

The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?

Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools, the CDC says parents can start treating the virus like other respiratory illnesses. Gone are mandated isolation periods and masking. Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says children can go back to school when their overall symptoms improve and they’re fever-free for 24 hours without taking medication.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul teachers, district enter last scheduled talks as strike date nears

St. Paul teachers, district enter last scheduled talks as strike date nears

St. Paul teachers say they will strike on March 11 if they don’t reach a contract deal with Minnesota’s second largest district. Their final scheduled mediation session begins Friday. Both sides, though, expect mediation efforts to last through the weekend. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Child care closures renew worries around the economics of early learning

Child care closures renew worries around the economics of early learning

The University of St. Catherine’s decision to close its 93-year-old early childhood center is rekindling worries about the financial health of child care operations. Minnesota’s spending more but the needs and challenges are outrunning the new money.
by Kyra Miles

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