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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Meet Minnesota's Teacher of the Year
Amber Damm is the 2009 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The day after she was awarded this year's title, she stopped by the Midday studios to share her ideas about education.
Duluth schools proceed with controversial facilities plan
The Duluth School District is spending tens of thousands of dollars to work up a district facilities plan it has no intention of using. It's the latest twist in an ongoing skirmish over how to much to spend to fix up Duluth's aging school buildings.