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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.

University of Minnesota sued over massive data breach

University of Minnesota sued over massive data breach

A former student and a former employee are seeking damages from the University of Minnesota after claims that a hacker allegedly stole personal data. The lawsuit filed in federal court seeks class action status.
by Dan Gunderson

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Police departments pull school officers due to Minnesota restraint law

Police departments pull school officers due to Minnesota restraint law

Sheriffs in Hennepin and Clay counties on Tuesday said they would pull resource officers from some schools because of a new law that bans prone restraints and physical holds that affect students’ ability to breathe or call out for help.
by Dana Ferguson

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Can we make college campuses safer? Expert advice after recent shootings

Can we make college campuses safer? Expert advice after recent shootings

The Jacksonville gunman drove to a university before opening fire at a nearby store. Days later, UNC Chapel Hill went on lockdown as a faculty member was shot. A campus security expert offers advice.
by Rachel Treisman

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Immunization rates are up in Red Lake schools. This nurse led the way

Immunization rates are up in Red Lake schools. This nurse led the way

The school district’s seen vaccinations jump among its youngest learners. Charmaine Branchaud said that success started with sifting through paper records to help understand student health needs.
by Melissa Olson

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New test score data shows ongoing disparities, learning struggles among Minnesota students

Student performance in math, reading and science was basically flat compared to last year, which means scores remained about 10 percentage points lower than in 2019.
by Cathy Wurzer, Aleesa Kuznetsov and Elizabeth Shockman

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Minnesota test scores stagnant as COVID’s effects linger on students, schools

Minnesota test scores stagnant as COVID’s effects linger on students, schools

Student performance in math, reading and science took a hit after school buildings closed in 2020 as the pandemic spread. Newly released data shows the state still struggling to dig out of that hole. See how your local public schools performed.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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