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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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August 17, 2009 6:00 AM

When the final curtain falls

As loved ones pass on, a theater major realizes the value of his education.

by John Louis Anderson

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August 14, 2009 6:00 AM

What my family is learning from poverty

An out-of-work administrator finds out what life is like for those who lack a safety net.

by Vincent Pellegrino

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August 13, 2009 12:53 PM

School district pays student who was harassed by teachers

The Anoka-Hennepin School District has agreed to pay $25,000 to the family of a high school student who was harassed for months by two teachers because of his perceived sexual orientation.

by Elizabeth Baier

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August 13, 2009 12:00 AM

Making the grade and the salary

Many argue that simply going to college will put graduates at an advantage for higher salaries. But is there a tangible earnings difference between going to Harvard and Harvey Mudd? Or between majoring in engineering and English?

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August 11, 2009 9:12 AM

Education commissioner responds to test results

Education Commissioner Alice Seagren joins Midday to discuss the latest test results, which show more than 1,000 Minnesota schools did not make "adequate yearly progress" under the No Child Left Behind law.

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August 10, 2009 9:45 PM

More Minnesota schools not meeting standards

Half of all schools in Minnesota did not meet the yearly progress they were supposed to under the federal No Child Left Behind law, according to new numbers from the state education department.

by Tom Weber

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August 10, 2009 6:00 AM

Since when is 'average' good enough for the U?

A University of Minnesota official outlines concerns about the Central Corridor light rail project.

by Tim Mulcahy

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August 7, 2009 3:30 PM

Officials split over proposed change in college loans

President Obama wants to take private banks out of the business of handling federally guaranteed student loans, and some of Minnesota's college financial aid officials are split over the issue.

by Tim Post

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August 7, 2009 12:30 PM

State officials review new H1N1 guidelines for schools

The Minnesota Health Department is reviewing new H1N1 flu recommendations for schools issued Friday.

by Lorna Benson

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August 7, 2009 8:49 AM

Article prompts inquiry into U of M stem cell study

A British magazine's doubts over stem cell images at a University of Minnesota research center has promoted an inquiry into a paper published by one of its scientists late last year.

by Elizabeth Baier

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