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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.

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October 30, 2009 6:00 AM

If white kids were on the other side of the achievement gap

If the racial disparities were reversed, wouldn't state leaders fall over themselves to devote more resources to education?

by Daniel Jett

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October 30, 2009 12:00 AM

"Early Lessons" from American RadioWorks

The Perry Preschool Project is one of the most famous education experiments of the last 50 years. The study asked a question: Can preschool boost the IQ scores of poor African-American children and prevent them from failing in school? The surprising results are now challenging widely-held notions about what helps people succeed -- in school, and in life.

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October 29, 2009 1:00 PM

Teachers union supports school funding ballot measures

The head of Minnesota's teachers union says next week's election is just the latest sign that the state's system for funding schools needs a complete overhaul.

by Tom Weber

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October 27, 2009 2:33 PM

Schools making final push to win funding support

More than five dozen Minnesota school districts have questions on next Tuesday's ballot that ask voters to approve some form of local funding, and in many cases approval would mean higher property taxes.

by Tom Weber

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October 26, 2009 6:14 AM

Minn. education officials vie for stimulus money

Minnesota's quest for "Race to the Top" stimulus dollars for education is shaping up to be a relay.

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October 26, 2009 3:00 AM

Minnesota colleges making efforts to prevent dropouts

In a new effort to keep students in school, Minnesota colleges are reaching out to students who face academic or financial challenges through tutoring and advisers before those problems force them to drop out.

by Tim Post

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October 25, 2009 1:00 PM

Rival high school marching bands combine to survive

They all knew the melody: Rural schools are finding it increasingly difficult to keep quality marching band programs going in the face of tight budgets.

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October 22, 2009 12:43 PM

Report: Nearly a third of students left home alone once a week

The Afterschool Alliance says about a third of Minnesota students are left unsupervised after school at least once a week.

by Tom Weber

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October 21, 2009 6:33 PM

Study shows where Minn. could improve in teaching math and science

New analysis of a test that pitted Minnesota students against the world offers areas where the state could improve in both math and science.

by Tom Weber

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October 20, 2009 4:20 PM

Minn. matches nation in increase in college tuition

With the economy struggling, parents and students dared to hope this year might offer a break from rising college costs. Instead, they got another sharp increase.

by Tim Post

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