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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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September 24, 2014 7:08 AM

State: Loan-data glitch not so worrisome

The glitch may have exposed the personal data of just under 1,330 SELF Loan applicants to unauthorized viewers between October 2013 and Sept. 2, the day officials corrected the error, a state spokeswoman said.

by Alex Friedrich

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September 24, 2014 3:12 AM

Business schools, reading lists, and federal ratings

A look at some of the top higher education stories from around the country.

by Alex Friedrich

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September 21, 2014 4:00 PM

Full-service schools aim to focus on students' health and scores

Advocates say medical, vision, mental health and dental services will help students. But so far, test scores are mixed.

by Tim Post

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September 21, 2014 11:11 AM

U of M student leaders work on sexual assault campaign

Results from summer focus groups suggest many male students don't fully understand consent.

by Alex Friedrich

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September 20, 2014 9:15 AM

Union attempting to organize U of M faculty

Organizers want the Service Employees International Union to represent professors in negotiating wages, benefits and working conditions.

by Alex Friedrich

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September 19, 2014 8:24 AM

A view of the Common Core from the principal's office

Middle and high school principals offer candid commentary about state standards and teacher evaluations.

by Claudio Sanchez

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September 19, 2014 12:00 AM

IQ2 debate: Should We Embrace the Common Core?

In K-12 education, there are few things more controversial today than the Common Core education standards. An Intelligence Squared debate.

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September 18, 2014 9:30 AM

How to make the most of your 10 minutes with the teacher

A good parent-teacher conference, experts say, should cover three major topics.

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September 17, 2014 4:57 PM

St. Thomas professor sued for child abuse resigns

A woman last year accused the Rev. Michael Keating of sexually abusing her when she was a teen.

by Madeleine Baran

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September 17, 2014 5:10 AM

US colleges brainstorm new ways to cut back on binge drinking

There are now more Friday morning classes on one campus, to discourage Thursday night drinking. And it pushed for a ban on the sale of grain alcohol.

by Jennifer Ludden

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