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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.

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

Feds say Minnesota’s trans athlete policy violates civil rights law

Feds say Minnesota’s trans athlete policy violates civil rights law

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it concluded that a Minnesota policy letting transgender student athletes compete on teams consistent with their gender identity is a civil rights violation. The issue seems likely to be settled in court.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Iowa revokes license of schools superintendent arrested by ICE, saying he is in US illegally

Iowa revokes license of schools superintendent arrested by ICE, saying he is in US illegally

A state agency revoked the professional license of the leader of Iowa’s largest school district on Monday, days after federal agents arrested him on accusations that he was living and working in the country illegally.
by The Associated Press

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Officials place Des Moines schools leader on leave after his arrest by immigration agents

Officials place Des Moines schools leader on leave after his arrest by immigration agents

Officials have put the leader of Iowa’s largest school district on administrative leave a day after federal immigration agents arrested him because they said he was in the country illegally. The Des Moines school board voted unanimously Saturday to place Superintendant Ian Roberts on paid leave during a three-minute-long special meeting. 
by The Associated Press

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U of M to start paying out class action lawsuit over 2023 data breach

U of M to start paying out class action lawsuit over 2023 data breach

The University of Minnesota is required to start paying out a class action lawsuit this week to people impacted by a 2023 data breach, according to the terms of a settlement in U.S. district court.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Helping kids and teens make smart choices online

Helping kids and teens make smart choices online

Kids love TikTok, ChatGPT, Snapchat, Instagram and Roblox, but digital spaces aren’t always safe. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about helping kids and teens make smart, safe choices online.  
by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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Minnesotans mourn Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA event at U of M

Minnesotans mourn Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA event at U of M

Michael Knowles, a conservative commentator and author, hosted the event at the University of Minnesota’s Northrop Auditorium on Monday. Audience members raised questions on topics from women’s suffrage to cancel culture and media bias.
by MPR News Staff

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Colleges pull back as Trump cuts programs that help migrant students

Colleges pull back as Trump cuts programs that help migrant students

Since 1972, the CAMP program has helped tens of thousands of migrant students succeed in college. The Trump administration has cut off funding for it, forcing some colleges to reduce or eliminate services.
by Jordan Owens

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