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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.

College admissions decisions

College admissions decisions

As college acceptance letters arrive this spring, many students are weighing complicated financial packages as major factors in their decision. The high cost of college is forcing some to turn down their dream schools.

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Four day school week not a budget panacea

Kids, teachers and parents in another Minnesota community are preparing to adjust their routines a bit. Next fall, the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City school district plans to hold classes only four days a week. Many other districts are considering it -- especially in rural areas.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tom Weber

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SE Minn. schools superintendent resigns

The superintendent of the Houston schools in southeastern Minnesota is leaving amid concerns about his involvement with a private online learning company.

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Senate OKs bill to ease credit transfers at MnSCU

The state Senate has passed a bill that would make it easier for students to transfer credits within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

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Schools on front lines in obesity battle

Schools on front lines in obesity battle

One effort to improve nutrition on school menus is a movement to connect nearby farmers with Minnesota schools to provide fresh vegetables, fruits and meats.
by Tom Weber

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Minn. AG: Parents duped into buying college prep software

Minn. AG: Parents duped into buying college prep software

State Attorney General Lori Swanson on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against a California-based nonprofit corporation that sells college test prep materials, alleging the organization's representatives misled Minnesota parents about the materials.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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