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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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March 27, 2015 3:00 PM

U of M critics: Drug research reform needs work

The University of Minnesota has stopped enrolling test subjects in 17 drug studies pending an external review. Additional recommendations are expected in May.

by Alex Friedrich

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March 27, 2015 6:56 AM

School leaders seek to calm tensions in St. Cloud

Superintendent Willie Jett says school staff and administrators are listening to suggestions from students and may make policy changes.

by Brandt Williams

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March 26, 2015 8:16 AM

Somali group meets with St. Cloud school leaders over racial tensions

A spokeswoman said the district is working hard to solve "very complex" issues. The superintendent is expected to make a public statement at Thursday's school board meeting.

by Riham Feshir

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March 24, 2015 5:19 PM

Lake Calhoun's native history explained through Breck student's research

Senior Grant Two Bulls is helping paint a better picture of a native village through his award-winning work analyzing pollen samples.

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March 24, 2015 7:12 AM

Minneapolis school district lays off 160

The layoffs, which take effect June 30, include a mix of part-time and full-time school employees from all departments.

by Tim Post

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March 23, 2015 9:48 AM

Police suspend investigation of probe into rape claims made in 'Rolling Stone'

In the flawed story, a University of Virginia student said she was gang-raped during a fraternity party in 2012.

by Krishnadev Calamur

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March 20, 2015 7:06 PM

St. Cloud police called to high school after 'disturbance'

St. Cloud schools again were under "containment" Friday and police responded to what they said was an argument. No was injured or arrested.

by Riham Feshir

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March 20, 2015 6:54 PM

Minneapolis school district to lay off more than 100

District officials expect to eliminate approximately 120 administrative positions. Six hundred people currently work at the district's headquarters in north Minneapolis.

by Tim Post

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March 20, 2015 3:27 PM

Dayton takes his plan for universal pre-k to school

Gov. Mark Dayton wants to spend $343 million of the budget surplus on universal all-day preschool. He said that would help make sure all children are prepared for kindergarten. But not everyone agrees with that approach.

by Tom Scheck

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March 20, 2015 2:06 PM

MN AG: Globe U. pushed high-cost loans, misled students on job hopes

Attorney General Lori Swanson said Globe University and Minnesota School of Business made thousands of illegal, unlicensed student loans. She also expanded on allegations the schools inflated job placement rates.

by Alex Friedrich

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