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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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Minnesota weather whiplash: From record highs Monday to snow and school closures Tuesday

Minnesota weather whiplash: From record highs Monday to snow and school closures Tuesday

After record high temperatures across much of the region on Monday, a winter storm was pummeling parts of northern Minnesota with heavy snow on Tuesday. Some schools and universities canceled classes.
by Andrew Krueger

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New University of Minnesota president is University of Michigan research head

New University of Minnesota president is University of Michigan research head

Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, vice president for research and innovation at the University of Michigan, was chosen Monday to be the next president of the University of Minnesota system.
by Peter Cox

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St. Paul schools superintendent picked to lead Madison, Wis., schools

St. Paul schools superintendent picked to lead Madison, Wis., schools

Joe Gothard, recently named national superintendent of the year, was one of three finalists for the job in Madison, where he grew up and began his career. He’s expected to start sometime before July 1.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Mitchell Hamline School of Law names new president

Mitchell Hamline School of Law names new president

Southern Illinois School of Law Dean Camille Davidson will replace interim Mitchell Hamline School of Law President Jim Hilbert on July 1.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul teachers set March 11 strike date as contract talks continue

St. Paul teachers set March 11 strike date as contract talks continue

Another mediated session with union and district negotiators is scheduled for Friday. The union represents about 3,700 teachers, educational assistants and school professionals. Union members voted earlier this month to authorize a strike.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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University of Minnesota regents set to choose U's next president

University of Minnesota regents set to choose U's next president

The University of Minnesota may have a president-designate by the end of the day Monday. The university’s Board of Regents will conduct final public interviews with the three finalists during a meeting starting at 9 a.m.
by Peter Cox

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How are students learning about war in Ukraine and Gaza? We asked a veteran social studies teacher

How are students learning about war in Ukraine and Gaza? We asked a veteran social studies teacher

Saturday marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. The Israel-Hamas war has been raging on for more than four months. So how are classrooms approaching these violent, longstanding current events?
by Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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