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.

Teachers give back-to-school tips
Three award-winning Minnesota teachers offer guidance for parents, students and teachers at the beginning of the school year.
A 17-year-old statewide test used to comply with the federal No Child Left Behind law will be replaced with a broader approach to judging how well Wisconsin students are performing, state superintendent Tony Evers said Thursday.
U of M responds to Grassley probe
The University of Minnesota said it has no information that a surgeon who was paid more than $1 million in consulting fees by Medtronic failed to disclose possible conflicts of interest in his research projects.
More students taking physical education online
Online education continues to grow in Minnesota, but along with traditional courses, like English, reading and math, more and more schools are embracing online classes in subjects you might not expect, such as online physical education.
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