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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.

North Dakota State extends new scholarship amid worries about Minnesota tuition program

North Dakota State extends new scholarship amid worries about Minnesota tuition program

North Dakota State University has extended its Tuition Award Program scholarship to a second year. The university announced the new scholarship earlier this month. It came about due to Minnesota’s North Star Promise tuition program.
by The Associated Press

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DFL lawmakers eye big boost in child care spending

DFL lawmakers eye big boost in child care spending

Two DFL legislators on Thursday proposed expanding state child care and early education subsidies so that families would pay no more than 7 percent of their income for child care. 
by Kyra Miles

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Two Edina High students say district punished them for pro-Palestinian chant

Two Edina High students say district punished them for pro-Palestinian chant

The students filed a federal complaint alleging discrimination after the school district suspended them for using a pro-Palestinian chant during a recent school protest. The district says free speech rights aren’t unfettered on school property.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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In the battle over books, who gets to decide what's age-appropriate at libraries?

In the battle over books, who gets to decide what's age-appropriate at libraries?

There are efforts to change how decisions are made about which books libraries should stock and which section they belong in. Some advocate using a national rating system like the one used for movies.
by Tovia Smith

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Rochester Public Schools considering overhaul to reduce bussing times and save money

Rochester Public Schools considering overhaul to reduce bussing times and save money

Rochester Public Schools is facing a complicated redistricting overhaul aimed at reducing bussing times, getting elementary students to school earlier and saving some money.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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St. Cloud State president Robbyn Wacker to leave university

St. Cloud State president Robbyn Wacker to leave university

Wacker announced that she’ll leave her position at the end of this academic year when her contract expires.  The school has seen declining enrollment and budget cuts in recent years.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Facing budget crisis, Rochester proposes closing some schools, moving others

Facing budget crisis, Rochester proposes closing some schools, moving others

Rochester Public Schools is announcing major changes to manage the district’s bloated budget, including closing some schools and eliminating transportation for districtwide schools. The changes will allow earlier start times for elementary students and later start times for middle and high school students.
by Catharine Richert

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2 finalists picked to lead Minneapolis schools

2 finalists picked to lead Minneapolis schools

Sonia Stewart, a deputy superintendent from Chattanooga, Tenn., and Lisa Sayles-Adams, superintendent of Eastern Carver County Schools in the western Twin Cities were chosen by a search committee. They’ll go through meet-and-greets and a final interview next week.
by Peter Cox

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Jeremiah Program aims to end poverty for single mothers and children

Jeremiah Program aims to end poverty for single mothers and children

A program founded 30 years ago in Minneapolis is now helping single moms out of poverty in nine cities across the country. The Jeremiah Program supports single mothers getting an education while offering early childhood education for their children.
by Dan Gunderson

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Millions could benefit from a new way out of student loan default

Millions could benefit from a new way out of student loan default

The U.S. Education Department has a new plan to help the nearly 7 million federal student loan borrowers who are in default rehabilitate their loans. But the clock is ticking.
by Cory Turner

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