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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.

Girls on the Run 5K empowers Minnesota youth to reach potential

Girls on the Run 5K empowers Minnesota youth to reach potential

Over 1,000 third to eighth grade girls participated in a 5K hosted by Girls on the Run, a nonprofit focused on promoting positive physical activity and confidence in young girls.
by Ellie Roth

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'Just say no' didn't actually protect students from drugs. Here's what could

'Just say no' didn't actually protect students from drugs. Here's what could

For years, programs like D.A.R.E. told students to "just say no" to drugs. But research shows that approach alone didn't work. Now experts are backing a new approach that could help save lives.
by Lee Gaines

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Minnesota voters backed school funding, union-endorsed candidates at the polls

Minnesota voters backed school funding, union-endorsed candidates at the polls

Minnesota voters on Tuesday approved the majority of funding questions from school districts. Union-endorsed candidates took significant school board wins. Here’s a look at what happened.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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St. Paul elects school board members Allen, Carrillo, Franco, Valliant in sweep for teachers’ union

St. Paul elects school board members Allen, Carrillo, Franco, Valliant in sweep for teachers’ union

Voters chose four winners from seven candidates for the Saint Paul Public Schools board: Incumbent Chauntyll Allen, returning board member Yusef Carrillo, plus newcomers Carlo Franco and Erica Valliant.
by Becky Z. Dernbach

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How to vote in Minnesota on Election Day

How to vote in Minnesota on Election Day

Tuesday is Election Day in Minnesota. And while it’s an off-year for most races, there are cities and school districts holding elections for positions in local governments.
by Carly Berglund, Kyre Johnson and Anna Haecherl

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'Game changer': Concordia College waives tuition for eligible families

'Game changer': Concordia College waives tuition for eligible families

Concordia College will provide full tuition coverage for newly admitted U.S. students from families earning under $90,000 a year. The private school in Moorhead expects the program to bring more diversity to its student body.
by Amy Felegy

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Culture wars, money muscle into Minnesota school board races

Culture wars, money muscle into Minnesota school board races

Campaign money and endorsements are increasingly targeted toward school board candidates willing to fight partisan battles, make promises or pass ideological tests. Those who can’t pass the test or won’t play the game risk not getting elected.
by Elizabeth Shockman and Dana Ferguson

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