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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.

Education emerging as a major issue in race for governor

Education emerging as a major issue in race for governor

Education is emerging as a lightning rod issue in this year's race for governor, and Republicans say Minnesota's recent failure to win a competitive federal education grant showed that Democrats are beholden to an obstructionist teacher's union.
by Tim Pugmire

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Consultants find common faults in 32 Minn. schools

Consultants find common faults in 32 Minn. schools

A state consultant has a found some common failings among 32 of the state's lowest-performing schools, including poor leadership and a lack of parental engagement.

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Survivor urges against driving drunk

In southeastern Minnesota, the only survivor of last year's deadly Memorial Day crash that killed five people near Rochester has been speaking this week about the dangers of drinking and driving.
by Cathy Wurzer and Elizabeth Baier

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Graduation test scores in Minn. show modest gains

Graduation test scores in Minn. show modest gains

New data from the state show more high schoolers are meeting Minnesota's graduation requirements for math, reading and writing. But those gains are modest, and there's still a wide gap between how well white students do, compared to students of color.
by Tom Weber

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