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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.

Stay informed about local education events, policies and more happening in schools and colleges across Minnesota.

University of St. Thomas scrambling after Dept. of Ed cuts millions in funding

University of St. Thomas scrambling after Dept. of Ed cuts millions in funding

The $6.3 million grant was targeted under President Donald Trump’s effort to cut programs the government considers “diversity, equity and inclusion,” or DEI.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Lukas Levin

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Federal education money and Minnesota: 4 questions

Federal education money and Minnesota: 4 questions

As the Trump administration presses for big cuts to the federal education bureaucracy, school leaders in large and small districts across the state say they rely on federal dollars to support their most vulnerable students. Here’s a look at what’s happening.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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At McMahon’s confirmation hearing, it was the Education Department on trial

At McMahon’s confirmation hearing, it was the Education Department on trial

In her confirmation hearing, Linda McMahon handled tough questions from Democrats, and affirmed President Trump’s plans to shrink, and potentially eliminate, the department.
by Cory Turner and Jonaki Mehta

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Feds to probe Minnesota State High School League over transgender athlete policy

Feds to probe Minnesota State High School League over transgender athlete policy

The Trump administration on Wednesday said it will investigate the league’s intention to follow state law and allow students in the state to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity, despite the president’s recent executive order.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Are kids not reading like they used to? A Minnesota English teacher weighs in

Are kids not reading like they used to? A Minnesota English teacher weighs in

In many English classrooms across the U.S., assignments to read full-length novels are becoming less common — a result of the perception that students have a shorter attention span and less interest in reading the assigned novels.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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With federal money at risk, Minnesota’s public colleges stress high stakes of state budget debate

With federal money at risk, Minnesota’s public colleges stress high stakes of state budget debate

The University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities systems are hoping for extra allocations from the Legislature this year. They know it’s a challenge given the state’s leaner budget.
by Peter Cox

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Sold a Story is changing how schools teach kids to read

Sold a Story is changing how schools teach kids to read

Reading instruction across the country is getting a redo. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with APM Reports colleagues Emily Hanford and Chris Peak about how their podcast Sold a Story revealed problems with how kids are taught to read and helped spur reforms.  
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Trump administration targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts

Trump administration targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is responsible for gathering data on a wide range of topics, including research-backed teaching practices and the state of U.S. student achievement.
by Jonaki Mehta and Cory Turner

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