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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.

Ice sculpting made easy (and colorful!)

Ice sculpting made easy (and colorful!)

In these austere times, some people, looking for cheap art materials, are turning to ice. This weekend Studio Bricolage is holding a family ice sculpting party in Griggs Park in St Paul. There are no dangerous tools involved - but deep belief in the value of fun.
by Euan Kerr

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Student shot on campus returns to class

The University of Minnesota student who was shot outside his dorm last week has returned to class.

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MN auditors review alternative education programs

Minnesota's legislative auditor weighs in Wednesday on a little-examined area of education policy - alternative education programs used by struggling students to finish high school.

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Woman pleads to school embezzlement in NE Minn.

A former employee of the Lake Superior School District in northeastern Minnesota is pleading guilty to an embezzlement from the district.

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U of Minn. to showcase student fashion designs

It's the University of Minnesota's version of "Project Runway."

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Changes face No Child Left Behind; details still murky

Changes face No Child Left Behind; details still murky

This year, President Bush's landmark education policy will be revamped by the Obama administration, but Minnesota is still waiting to see how a new bill could affect education in the state.
by Tom Weber

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Lone finalist for Minneapolis superintendent to meet public

Lone finalist for Minneapolis superintendent to meet public

This is the week Minneapolis parents can "get to know" the next leader of the Minneapolis Public schools. Bernadeia Johnson, the district's deputy superintendent, is the lone finalist for the superintendent's job. She'll be at three community meetings to talk with district residents.

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Group of schools says early start could improve performance

Group of schools says early start could improve performance

Minnesota has long had a law that prevents pre-Labor Day starts, but education officials say student performance is too important to be limited by such a ban.
by Tom Weber

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Education leaders preview key issues in 2010

Education leaders preview key issues in 2010

The superintendent of Minnesota's largest school district and the president of Minnesota's teachers union discuss they key funding and education policy issues the legislature will address in the 2010 session starting February 4th.
by Tom Dooher

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