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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.

St. Paul school board considering $33M in cuts

The St. Paul school board is considering $33 million in budget cuts, including reducing administrative costs, closing buildings and changing school boundaries.

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Are teachers unions to blame for failing schools?

Are teachers unions to blame for failing schools?

An 'Intelligence Squared' debate features three panelists FOR and three panelists AGAINST the proposition: Don't blame teachers unions for our failing schools.

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Reading scores mostly flat, race gap persists

Reading scores mostly flat, race gap persists

New scores from a test called the Nation's Report Card show Minnesota students are still performing above the national average in reading, but a big gap remains between how well white students perform, compared with students of color.
by Tom Weber

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Obama signs historic health care bill into law

Obama signs historic health care bill into law

President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill that dramatically changes the nation's entire health care system. The bill, passed by the U.S. House in a dramatic, party-line vote Sunday night, was a hard-fought victory for President Obama and could help shape his legacy.

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College loan overhaul passes along with health care bill

College loan overhaul passes along with health care bill

The legislation, attached to the expedited health care bill, rewrites a 40-year old student loan program that relies on private lenders to manage loans for college students. The savings goes to expand Pell Grants for needy students.

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Can social entrepreneurs change the world?

Can social entrepreneurs change the world?

Paul Light, professor of Public Service at New York University and one of the nation's leading experts on government, considers whether social entrepreneurship can significantly change the world. He spoke in St. Paul at Macalester College's annual Mitau Lecture.

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Blame the teachers for the achievement gap?

Blame the teachers for the achievement gap?

The head of Minnesota's statewide teachers union Education Minnesota answers questions about teacher quality, training and tenure.

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