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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.

New St. Paul Superintendent Valeria Silva

New St. Paul Superintendent Valeria Silva

Valeria Silva was named St. Paul superintendent of schools this week and she stops by Midday to talk about ways to improve St. Paul schools for students, parents, teachers, administrators and taxpayers.

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Beating the odds

Beating the odds

Tommy Watson overcame a childhood of poverty and instability to graduate from college and receive a master's degree in education. As an elementary school principle, he uses the lessons of his experience to help a new generation of low income kids close the achievement gap.

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Anoka-Hennepin re-approves plan to close schools

The Anoka-Hennepin School Board has re-approved a plan to close six schools in the district and reconfigure two others.
by Tom Weber

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St. Paul board picks Silva as new supt.

St. Paul board picks Silva as new supt.

The St. Paul School Board has named Valeria Silva, the current chief academic officer of St. Paul Schools, as its new superintendent.
by Tom Weber

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Anoka-Hennepin forced to reapprove school closure plan

The Anoka-Hennepin School Board is expected to re-approve a plan Monday to close six schools and reconfigure two others in the state's largest school district.
by Tom Weber

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St. Paul School Board to pick new superintendent today

The St. Paul School Board will pick a new superintendent Monday night from a field of three finalists.
by Tom Weber

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Payment shift makes rough waters for charter schools

Payment shift makes rough waters for charter schools

Charter schools in Minnesota are bracing for a cash flow crunch that could determine whether some survive.
by Tom Weber

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Conference investigates issues American Indian students face

Educators from around the country are brainstorming about American Indian college students in Moorhead on Friday.

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How education financing affects a whole community

MPR News convened seven people to talk about the fallout from the Moorhead school district's financing situation. It wasn't face-to-face, but in a "virtual forum" where they came together.

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In Moorhead, school funding woes concern entire city

In Moorhead, school funding woes concern entire city

Nine of every 10 Minnesota schools now depend on voter-approved tax increases to pay their bills. But what happens when voters reject a tax increase and schools make deep budget cuts? That's what happened in Moorhead, and budget woes for schools are affecting the entire city.
by Dan Gunderson

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