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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.

Minn. Teacher of the Year on Midday

Minn. Teacher of the Year on Midday

Sixth-grade teacher Ryan Vernosh was named Minnesota's Teacher of the Year 2010 at ceremonies Sunday. He teaches a classroom of boys at Maxfield Magnet Elementary School in St. Paul.

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Minn. Teacher of Year named this weekend

The 2010 Minnesota Teacher of the Year will be named this weekend by Education Minnesota, the state teacher's union.

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Another MN school district moves to four-day week

Leaders at the Clearbrook-Gonvick School district in northwest Minnesota estimate they'll save about $140,000 annually by only offering classes four days a week next year.
by Tom Weber

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Minnesota State flight school to continue in Mankato

Minnesota State flight school to continue in Mankato

An aviation program at Minnesota State, Mankato, will keep flying, for now.

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Mahtomedi passes tax increase to pay for schools

Voters in the Mahtomedi School District have narrowly approved higher property taxes to pay for $45 million in construction projects.
by Tom Weber

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U of M's liberal arts program prepares for cuts

The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota is planning to narrow its focus to prepare for future reductions in funding.
by Tim Post

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U of M students raise awareness of campus suicide

A display of more than 1,000 backpacks and a flash mob of students at the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis will raise awareness for suicides among college and university students.

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One of Minn's 'worst performing' schools likely to close

Minnesota's list of the 34 worst-performing schools now includes one that will likely close this summer.
by Tom Weber

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Mind the gap: Why good schools are failing Black students

Mind the gap: Why good schools are failing Black students

Nationwide, many suburban schools are doing a good job educating white students, but those schools are not getting the same results with Black and Latino students. This documentary tells the story of a suburban high school with lots of resources and a diverse student body that is struggling to close the achievement gap.

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