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.

September 11, 2009 12:03 AM

Five metro-area charter schools receive high marks in new study

A new study offers promising marks for five metro-area charter schools that got their start from a donation from the Gates Foundation.

by Tom Weber

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September 10, 2009 6:13 AM

Northwestern College to name building for Rev. Graham

Northwestern College in Roseville is planning a major new campus building that will be named in honor of evangelist Billy Graham.

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September 10, 2009 12:00 AM

If students choose their own books, will they read more?

Reading lists over the summer have yielded to assigned reading in class for most middle and high school students. But does required reading help or hurt when it comes to inspiring kids to become lifelong book lovers?

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September 9, 2009 4:43 PM

New president appointed at Fond du Lac Community College

The board of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system has appointed Larry Anderson as the new president of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.

by Tim Post

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September 9, 2009 2:53 PM

MnSCU defends merit bonuses for school presidents

The trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and University system are defending their policy of paying school presidents thousands of dollars each in performance bonuses.

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September 8, 2009 5:00 PM

New schools make debut around Minnesota

The start of school today Tuesday also meant the debut of at least seven new school buildings in Minnesota.

by Tom Weber

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September 8, 2009 4:42 PM

Q & A: How schools are preparing for H1N1 flu

The start of the new school year is expected to cause a surge in the number of H1N1 influenza cases. MPR News' health reporter Lorna Benson answers questions about some of the possible scenarios that could arise this flu season.

by Lorna Benson

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September 8, 2009 10:50 AM

A preview of back to school

Summer ends today for thousands of students across Minnesota who are going back to school. The new year will feature a presidential address to students, schools gearing up for more H1N1 flu, and a number of districts are getting ready to ask voters for more money.

by Cathy Wurzer and Tom Weber

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September 8, 2009 10:22 AM

Minnesota students head back to school

As students all over the state head back to school, Midday features President Barack Obama's remarks to school children and a discussion about current education issues in Minnesota.

by Tom Dooher