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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.

Obama's back to school message sparks a battle

Obama's back to school message sparks a battle

President Obama is expected to tell students to study hard and stay in school in an address that some schools will carry live, others taped and some might not show students at all, unless their parents approve. A look at why the idea of the speech flared into controversy across the country.
by Tom Weber

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Why is it so hard to learn how to read?

Why is it so hard to learn how to read?

Three education experts -- a brain scientist, a former U.S. secretary of education, and the head of a reading institute -- discuss why it's so difficult to learn to read, and how we can help kids master the skill. They spoke at the 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival.

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MnSCU board considers tribal college presidency

The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system meets this week, and it will consider changing the status of the president of the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.

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Union protests merit pay for MnSCU chiefs

Union protests merit pay for MnSCU chiefs

The largest union in the MnSCU system is protesting the system's decision to award performance bonuses to its college presidents at a time when hundreds of other jobs are being eliminated.
by Chris Williams

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UMD chancellor Kathryn Martin retiring

Kathryn Martin came to UMD in 1999, becoming the first female chancellor in the University of Minnesota system. Martin says she'll step down next July 31st.
by Bob Kelleher

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U of M Extension celebrates 100 years

This week, the University of Minnesota Extension, formerly known as the Extension Service, is celebrating its centennial. For 100 years, Extension has taken the knowledge gathered through research at the university and delivered it to the people of Minnesota.

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