Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*
Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol
Already have an account?
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?

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.

Justice Alan Page on importance of educational achievement

Justice Alan Page on importance of educational achievement

Minn. Supreme Court Justice and NFL Hall of Famer Alan Page and his wife Diane Sims Page established the Page Education Foundation to help students of color attend post-secondary education and to provide mentors for younger children.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Education to highlight week at Capitol

Education to highlight week at Capitol

State lawmakers are poised to take up several school reform issues during a shortened week at the State Capitol. Later in the week, DFL legislators will head to the state political convention in Duluth where the party will endorse a gubernatorial candidate.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Pugmire

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

NYC to stop paying teachers to do nothing

Hundreds of New York City teachers who are paid full salaries to do nothing while they await disciplinary hearings will be released from the city's "rubber rooms" this fall.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

St. Paul school closures only one part of budget-cutting plan

St. Paul school closures only one part of budget-cutting plan

The St. Paul School Board could vote as early as next week to approve a reorganization plan that would close six school buildings. The district is taking the steps to help close a $30 million budget deficit.
by Tom Weber and Tim Nelson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Roseville school locked down after shots fired nearby

Roseville school locked down after shots fired nearby

A school in Roseville was locked down briefly on Wednesday after the owner of a liquor store across the street fired shots at some robbery suspects. Although two groups of students were outside at the time, nobody was hurt.
by Tim Post and Elizabeth Dunbar

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.