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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.

NYC to stop paying teachers to do nothing

Hundreds of New York City teachers who are paid full salaries to do nothing while they await disciplinary hearings will be released from the city's "rubber rooms" this fall.

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St. Paul school closures only one part of budget-cutting plan

St. Paul school closures only one part of budget-cutting plan

The St. Paul School Board could vote as early as next week to approve a reorganization plan that would close six school buildings. The district is taking the steps to help close a $30 million budget deficit.
by Tom Weber and Tim Nelson

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Roseville school locked down after shots fired nearby

Roseville school locked down after shots fired nearby

A school in Roseville was locked down briefly on Wednesday after the owner of a liquor store across the street fired shots at some robbery suspects. Although two groups of students were outside at the time, nobody was hurt.
by Tim Post and Elizabeth Dunbar

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Report: Fewer school districts had excess debt in 2009

A new State of Minnesota report finds that fewer Minnesota school districts are in the worst category of financial hardship.
by Tom Weber

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Dayton calls on Pawlenty to reapply for federal education grant

DFL gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton is calling on Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty to stop blaming others for the failure of state's application for a federal "Race to the Top" education grant.
by Tim Pugmire

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University looks to expand text alert program

The University of Minnesota wants to expand a program that sends an emergency notification text alert to students' cell phones.

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St. Cloud school superintendent resigns

St. Cloud school superintendent resigns

St. Cloud Superintendent Steve Jordahl plans to resign, effective June 30, school district officials confirmed Tuesday.
by Ambar Espinoza and Elizabeth Dunbar

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Minnesota schools begin MCA testing

It's testing time in Minnesota as the annual MCA standardized tests get underway Monday at schools across the state.
by Tom Weber

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Sartell student wins state Geography Bee

Gopi Ramanathan, a sixth grader at Sartell Middle School, is heading to the 2010 National Geography Bee after winning the state competition Friday.

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