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.

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Math GRAD test changes in the works
Minnesota lawmakers are working on an issue they say could keep thousands of current high school juniors from graduating next year.
Minnesota Public Radio's Bob Collins continues his multi-week "college tour" to hear how students are dealing with the economic downturn. This week, Bob introduces us to students from Minneapolis Community and Technical College.
New lows for higher ed?
The governor's proposed budget delivers a double hit to Minnesota's higher education systems -- a reduction in funding and caps on tuition hikes. University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks and MnSCU Chancellor James McCormick join MPR's Gary Eichten to discuss their options.
ACLU sues TiZA charter school
The ACLU is suing a metro-area charter school, claiming taxpayer money was used to illegally promote religion.