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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.

Schools prep for springtime ritual of standardized tests

Schools prep for springtime ritual of standardized tests

The MCAs are a springtime ritual of standardized tests in Minnesota schools, and are so much a part of school culture that some students take them in stride.
by Tom Weber

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ND board: Fighting Sioux nickname is retired

ND board: Fighting Sioux nickname is retired

The North Dakota Board of Higher Education has determined that the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux nickname is retired.
by Jessica Mador

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Pawlenty tells lawmakers to pass teacher proposals

Pawlenty tells lawmakers to pass teacher proposals

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is insisting that the Legislature pass his proposals to bring changes to the teaching profession.
by Tom Weber

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Hastings student admitted he tried to shoot, but gun malfunctioned

Dakota County authorities say an eighth grader who brought a gun to the Hastings Middle School on Monday admitted he tried to fire the weapon, but it malfunctioned.
by Tim Nelson

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Feds pitch revamped school lunches to students

Feds pitch revamped school lunches to students

A school food overhaul looming in Congress, which aims to reduce childhood obesity, went over like a wet potato chip at a Colorado school Tuesday where federal agriculture officials pitched the plan.

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Minnesota regroups on "Race to the Top"

Minnesota regroups on "Race to the Top"

Gov. Tim Pawlenty will meet with his education commissioner and other education leaders from around Minnesota today. They'll discuss the state's failed bid for millions of dollars in federal funds for schools, and whether to apply for that money again.

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State won't reapply for ed money unless laws change

State won't reapply for ed money unless laws change

The Pawlenty administration says it won't apply for a second round of federal education money unless lawmakers make several changes to state laws.
by Tom Weber

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Mpls. schools discuss plans for new district HQ

The Minneapolis School District will hold two meetings this week to discuss plans for a new headquarters building.
by Tom Weber

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