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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.

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Gates gives $330K to MnSCU to lift grad rates

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Foundation has been given a $330,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which could lead to improved graduation rates.

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South Dakota won't apply in 2nd round of 'Race to the Top'

South Dakota has decided against trying for as much as $75 million in federal education grants.

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U of M to begin search for new president

The University of Minnesota board of regents will start the search process for the school's next president at its meeting later this week.
by Tim Post

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For more children, dinner is coming from Uncle Sam

For more children, dinner is coming from Uncle Sam

More low-income school kids could soon have access to free nutritious dinners, because of a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that provides reimbursements for the suppers at schools in 13 states, including Wisconsin.

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Education Minnesota backs Kelliher for governor

Minnesota's largest teachers union has thrown its support behind Democrat Margaret Anderson Kelliher's campaign for governor.
by Jessica Mador

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St. Paul high school locked down briefly

A St. Paul high school went into lockdown today Friday after a report that a student was spotted with a gun -- but no gun was found.
by Tim Post

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Bill to create health insurance pools for teachers headed to Pawlenty

Legislation approved Thursday night would create a statewide health insurance pool for school employees and teachers, but some critics say it might create more red tape and question the program's savings.
by Tom Weber

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UMD talk set as Twin Ports gear up for tall ships

The Twin Ports are gearing up for a visit by eight tall ships in late July.

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Ed Commissioner sets deadline for 'Race' application

Minnesota's Education Commissioner is setting a deadline for determining whether the state re-applies for federal funds in the Race to the Top program.
by Tom Weber

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MnSCU, U of M don't expect cuts to be restored

Minnesota's two public higher education systems don't believe the state Supreme Court's ruling against Gov. Pawlenty's unallotment will change their budgets.
by Tim Post

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