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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.

U of M faculty approves temporary pay cut

Faculty at the University of Minnesota will take a one year pay cut of just over 1 percent in a move approved by the faculty senate on Thursday.
by Tim Post

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SE Minn. schools superintendent resigns

The superintendent of the Houston schools in southeastern Minnesota is leaving amid concerns about his involvement with a private online learning company.

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Senate OKs bill to ease credit transfers at MnSCU

The state Senate has passed a bill that would make it easier for students to transfer credits within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

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Schools on front lines in obesity battle

Schools on front lines in obesity battle

One effort to improve nutrition on school menus is a movement to connect nearby farmers with Minnesota schools to provide fresh vegetables, fruits and meats.
by Tom Weber

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Minn. AG: Parents duped into buying college prep software

Minn. AG: Parents duped into buying college prep software

State Attorney General Lori Swanson on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against a California-based nonprofit corporation that sells college test prep materials, alleging the organization's representatives misled Minnesota parents about the materials.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Minnesota reading test scores show achievement gap persists

New test scores show Minnesota students are still above the national average in reading, but there's still a wide gap between how well white students perform compared with students of color.
by Tom Weber

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St. Paul school board considering $33M in cuts

The St. Paul school board is considering $33 million in budget cuts, including reducing administrative costs, closing buildings and changing school boundaries.

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Are teachers unions to blame for failing schools?

Are teachers unions to blame for failing schools?

An 'Intelligence Squared' debate features three panelists FOR and three panelists AGAINST the proposition: Don't blame teachers unions for our failing schools.

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Bill serves up break to Minn. school concessions

That hot dog stand near the Minnesota high school football field could be in line for special fee treatment from the state.

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