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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.

More Minnesota students taking online, hybrid classes

More Minnesota students taking online, hybrid classes

Both the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system say they've seen double-digit increases in recent years in the number of students taking online courses.
by Tim Post

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Minneapolis district will miss deadline for teacher contract

The Minneapolis school district and its teachers will miss Friday's state-imposed deadline to have a new contract in place.
by Tom Weber

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The best of the Youth Radio Series

The best of the Youth Radio Series

The latest MPR News Presents broadcast showcases all the 2009 stories in the Youth Radio Series, with commentary from producer Sasha Aslanian on the making of the series.

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Ammo discovery prompts Blaine school lockdown

Police say a search of Blaine High School that followed the discovery of ammunition in a garbage can found no weapon.

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Deadline looming for teacher contracts

Fewer than half of the state's school districts have reached deals on new contracts with their teachers and the remaining have until the end of next week to do so.
by Tom Weber

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'Physics Circus' at U of M mixes science and stagecraft

'Physics Circus' at U of M mixes science and stagecraft

Collapsing steel drums with steam and shooting rolls of toilet paper with a leaf blower are just a few ways a group of scientists use to prove that physics isn't so complicated in show that they call the "Physics Circus."
by Tim Post

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Franken touts bill that would help recruit, train school principals

Franken touts bill that would help recruit, train school principals

DFL Sen. Al Franken visited a St. Paul elementary school Wednesday morning to tout a bill that would help recruit and train principals to work in high-need schools.
by Tom Scheck

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Two Minn. teachers honored by Obama

Two teachers from Minnesota are taking part in a White House ceremony today, where President Obama is recognizing them for their work teaching math and science.
by Tom Weber

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Think-off question for 2010: Must rich help poor?

A Minnesota group has released its annual philosophy question that will lead to one entrant being named "America's Greatest Thinker for 2010."

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Pawlenty may be more aggressive with cuts to schools this year

Pawlenty may be more aggressive with cuts to schools this year

State leaders are focusing on education today as Gov. Pawlenty heads to New Orleans to chair a meeting of the Education Commission of the States and in St. Paul, a Minnesota House committee will hold a hearing to discuss a plan to secure more federal funds for schools.
by Tom Scheck

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