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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.

Stay informed about local education events, policies and more happening in schools and colleges across Minnesota.

Plainview police investigating alleged assault among high school students

Some homecoming events at the Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School were canceled last week amidst a district investigation of a “violation of its code of conduct” among some students. Local police say new information has come to light, prompting an investigation.
by Catharine Richert

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Conservative speakers at U of M cause stir with students, professor explains need for other views

Conservative speakers at U of M cause stir with students, professor explains need for other views

On Wednesday night, former Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney will give a lecture at the University of Minnesota. Larry Jacobs, director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the U, is teaming up with former Republican Minnesota Rep. Vin Weber to bring more varied political voices to campus.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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New group with focus on Minnesota school board candidates launches

New group with focus on Minnesota school board candidates launches

The School Board Integrity Project is part of a surge in groups across the political spectrum that are organizing to influence school board elections and promote candidates that back their views.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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How to survive student loan payments resuming, from a Minnesota financial counselor

How to survive student loan payments resuming, from a Minnesota financial counselor

More than 800,000 Minnesotans have begun paying back federal student loans worth $27 billion for the first time in three years. MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer brought a few questions from borrowers to Lutheran Social Services financial counselor Kim Miller.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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As some Minnesota school resource officers return, letter sparks uncertainty

As some Minnesota school resource officers return, letter sparks uncertainty

After several weeks of controversy and legal debate, some Minnesota law enforcement agencies are starting to return their resource officers to schools — but a new interpretation of recent changes to state law could cause further uncertainty.  
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Teachers union, advocacy groups warn of ‘extremist’ school board candidates

Teachers union, advocacy groups warn of ‘extremist’ school board candidates

A coalition of educators and advocates for Jewish and LGBTQ+ people on Thursday urged Minnesotans to know the views of who they choose for local school board seats this fall, noting that a Holocaust denier is seeking a board seat in Roseville
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minnesota’s new state agency focuses on children and caregivers

Minnesota’s new state agency focuses on children and caregivers

Currently, four different state agencies oversee programs for young children but during this year’s legislative session, a proposal for a new state agency was passed to consolidate those programs under one jurisdiction: the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families.
by Kyra Miles

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