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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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Minneapolis schools taking precautions for second day

Yesterday, an online threat caused school administrators to issue a code yellow lockdown at all public schools in the district. Police got word of a threat posted on Facebook and MySpace. Classes continued as normal as possible and after-school activities went forward as well.

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Mpls. schools to remain in 'code yellow' lockdown

Minneapolis school officials say a code yellow lockdown continues at all of the district's schools Thursday as a precautionary measure.
by Phil Picardi

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Faculty on 2 UW campuses take step to form unions

Faculty members at University of Wisconsin campuses in Eau Claire and Superior could be the first professors in the state to form unions.

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Albertville eighth-grader top state speller

Albertville eighth-grader top state speller

It took 19 rounds and nearly three hours of competition before an eighth-grader from Albertville emerged as the state's top speller.

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More Minn. schools buy food from local farms

A new survey says the number of Minnesota school districts buying fresh food from local farms is growing.

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What does it take to be a good doctor?

What does it take to be a good doctor?

A new study examines which medical school students have the right stuff to be good doctors. The results -- students who get the best grades aren't necessarily the best doctors.

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Minnesota denied Race to the Top funding

Minnesota denied Race to the Top funding

Education reporter Tom Weber spoke with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer about Minnesota not being a finalist in the so-called "Race to the Top" competition.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minn. passed by in first round of "race to the top" school funding

Minn. passed by in first round of "race to the top" school funding

The U.S. Education Department named 15 states and the District of Columbia as finalists Thursday in the so-called "Race to the Top" competition, and Minnesota is not among the finalists.
by Tom Weber

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