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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.

Stay informed about local education events, policies and more happening in schools and colleges across Minnesota.

December 14, 2015 4:53 PM

Indiana company ordered to pay back Minnesota students' loans

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson says the company sold students study guides to help them test out of college credits. The College Network didn't pay students back for the exams as promised.

by Riham Feshir

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December 11, 2015 6:21 PM

U of M president proposes nearly 60 percent tuition hike for non-residents

The proposal would have non-resident students paying $35,000 per year by the 2019-2020 school year.

by Peter Cox

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December 11, 2015 1:41 PM

A kids' coding expert says we're making computer class way too boring

This week, thousands of events around the world are encouraging computer-coding literacy. "Coding is really about creative self-expression and storytelling," says Mitchel Resnick of MIT's Media Lab.

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December 11, 2015 5:57 AM

Mpls. superintendent pick Paez knew of Mass. school abuse allegations

A report out this week details extensive claims of physical abuse at a school in Holyoke, Mass., the district incoming Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Sergio Paez led for two years.

by Matt Sepic

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December 10, 2015 3:51 PM

Girl, 13, in custody after staffer assaulted at St. Paul school

A student assaulted St. Paul school staff Wednesday at Journeys Secondary School, a school for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

by Peter Cox

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December 10, 2015 12:38 PM

President Obama signs education law, leaving 'No Child' behind

The new law, known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, changes much about the federal government's role in education, largely by scaling back Washington's influence.

by Cory Turner

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December 10, 2015 9:53 AM

CDC gives U.S. schools low marks in sex ed

The topics least likely to be taught were how to get and use condoms.

by Meg Anderson

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December 10, 2015 8:44 AM

Franken says mental health, counseling key parts of new education law

President Obama is expected to sign a bill today that replaces the controversial No Child Left Behind legislation.

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December 9, 2015 3:18 PM

Bemidji State University confronts increase in anti-Muslim sentiment

School officials are promoting tolerance as Muslim students report being being the target of disparaging comments.

by John Enger

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December 9, 2015 2:30 PM

New education law passes, with a power shift back to the states

The new version -- called the Every Student Succeeds Act -- returns much government oversight of schools to the states and curtails or eliminates the federal role in many areas.

by Claudio Sanchez

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