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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.

Mahtomedi school changes the dynamics of recess

Mahtomedi school changes the dynamics of recess

At first glance, recess at O.H. Anderson Elementary School in Mahtomedi looks like recess anywhere else. Children are running and laughing, some are in the grass throwing a football, and others have organized a kickball game.

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In schools, even chemistry is going green

In schools, even chemistry is going green

Chemistry professors these days are trying some new approaches to minimize the amount of hazardous substance students are exposed to, and as schools turn to more green chemistry, the benefits could include cost savings and possibly more career options for students.
by Tim Post

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North Dakota State president resigning

North Dakota State University President Joseph Chapman, who has been at the center of controversy over the cost of his new home and a trip to Washington, D.C., says he is resigning next year.

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Math results show racial achievement gap hasn't changed

Math results show racial achievement gap hasn't changed

While a new report says Minnesota's fourth and eighth graders continue to rank highly in math skills, it also exposes a key shortcoming -- the gap between how well white students perform compared to students of color.
by Tom Weber

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Rochester school honors civil rights activist

This weekend, residents of Rochester, Minn., will dedicate a new elementary school which is named in honor of George Gibbs, a civil rights activist, a military veteran, an entrepreneur -- and the first African-American to set foot on Antarctica.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Task force: U of Minn. has big revenue problem

The budget shortfall at the University of Minnesota could soar to $1 billion by 2025 if the school doesn't overhaul its financial structure to slash costs and manage declining state support, according to a new report released Thursday.
by Chris Williams

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