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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.

A new generation of Hmong women pursues college

A new generation of Hmong women pursues college

The number of Hmong women pursuing college is growing in Minnesota. But a college education can be hard won in families that traditionally encourage daughters to marry young and raise families.
by Sasha Aslanian and Kao Choua Vue

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U of M gets $75 million in stimulus money

The University of Minnesota has been awarded nearly $75 million in grants from the federal economic stimulus package. Most of the money will go toward various research projects.
by Tim Post

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U of M sues Met Council on Central Corridor

The proposed Central Corridor light rail line between downtown St. Paul and downtown Minneapolis has hit a bump. The University of Minnesota is suing the Metropolitan Council over concerns about the route of the rail line.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Post

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Four Minneapolis schools to be shuttered

The Minneapolis School Board has given final approval to a plan to close schools, re-organize programs, and change busing - in an effort to save millions of dollars a year.
by Tom Weber

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UMD tests new unmanned research submarine

A small yellow submarine is exploring Lake Superior to give scientists information about water temperatures and conductivity.

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Savoring parent-teacher conferences the 4th time around

In schools all across Minnesota, the lights will be on late these next few weeks as students, parents, and teachers get together for those start-of-the-year conferences. It all has commentator Peter Smith in a parent-teacher conference -- with himself.
by Peter Smith

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