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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.

Early childhood champion Carolyn Smallwood on nurturing young children

Early childhood champion Carolyn Smallwood on nurturing young children

What happens to us when we’re very young children can set us up for life. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the CEO of the nonprofit Way to Grow about what we can do to nurture kids’ development.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Lockdown at Minnetonka HS lifted; authorities determine 'suspicious' people were a work crew

Lockdown at Minnetonka HS lifted; authorities determine 'suspicious' people were a work crew

Minnetonka High School was placed into lockdown on Tuesday as police responded to a report of suspicious people on campus. Authorities later said it was a work crew at the school.
by MPR News Staff

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University of Wisconsin fires former porn-making chancellor who wanted to stay on as a professor

University of Wisconsin fires former porn-making chancellor who wanted to stay on as a professor

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents has voted unanimously to fire a communications professor Joe Gow who was seeking to retain tenure after his dismissal as chancellor of one of the system’s campuses for making pornographic films. The board on Friday rejected his wish to remain a professor.
by The Associated Press

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St. Olaf College wins award for highest student voter turnout in Minnesota — and the U.S.

St. Olaf College wins award for highest student voter turnout in Minnesota — and the U.S.

St. Olaf College had the highest voter turnout rate in the nation, with 67 percent of eligible students voting in the 2022 midterm elections, according to recently released data.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Questions around financial oversight shadow Byron Schools ahead of multi-million dollar referendum

Questions around financial oversight shadow Byron Schools ahead of multi-million dollar referendum

In November, voters in the Byron School District will decide whether to approve a $1.9 million dollar a year referendum for the next decade. The request comes after a turbulent few months at the district.
by Cari Spencer

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Vaccine hesitancy concerns physicians amid Minnesota measles outbreak

Vaccine hesitancy concerns physicians amid Minnesota measles outbreak

Across the board, people are challenging the need for all vaccines — not just MMR, or measles, mumps and rubella shots. General vaccination rates are even lower in the Somali community.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Watchdog finds Black girls face more frequent, severe discipline in school

Watchdog finds Black girls face more frequent, severe discipline in school

The Government Accountability Office found that Black girls received nearly half of the most severe punishments, like expulsion, even though they represent only 15 percent of girls in public schools.
by Claudia Grisales

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Officials search for more staff, other fixes for growing child care crunch in Duluth

Officials search for more staff, other fixes for growing child care crunch in Duluth

Officials, providers and parents gathered in Duluth this week to discuss possible solutions to the child care crisis in the city. The news three large day care centers will close soon is adding to an already large shortage of child care slots
by Dan Kraker

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