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.

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

September 8, 2014 9:07 AM

Group of U faculty voices concern over drug review

Scholars had been raising questions over the 2004 suicide of patient Dan Markingson in a university drug trial, and how the U had handled his involvement in the trial.

by Alex Friedrich

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 8, 2014 7:58 AM

The start of school is not the only risky time for campus rape

The beginning of the first semester isn't necessarily the window of highest risk for sexual assaults on campus, according to recent studies.

by Jane Greenhalgh

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 8, 2014 3:41 AM

Transfers, cell phones and unfilled stadiums

Here's a look at what's making news in higher education across the country.

by Alex Friedrich

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 8, 2014 12:00 AM

American RadioWorks documentary: 'Grit, Luck and Money'

More people are going to college than ever before, but a lot of them aren't finishing. The problem is especially profound among low-income students. American RadioWorks examines why.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 5, 2014 11:20 AM

Aspen Ideas Festival: Education Secretary Arne Duncan

Education Secretary Arne Duncan reports that high school graduation rates are at an all-time high, but nearly a million high school students drop out every year.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 5, 2014 10:49 AM

Office of Higher Ed glitch exposes student data

The state Office of Higher Education says a coding error in its SELF Loan website may have exposed students' personal data to unauthorized users.

by Alex Friedrich

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 5, 2014 9:02 AM

Minneapolis schools superintendent on young student suspension ban

Bernadeia Johnson joins The Daily Circuit to talk about the change.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 5, 2014 9:00 AM

The state of community and technical college in Minnesota

We look at the roles of community colleges and vocational schools in higher education.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 5, 2014 7:41 AM

Minneapolis Public Schools halts suspensions for youngest students

Minneapolis Public Schools has declared a moratorium on suspending its youngest students for non-violent behavior.

by Jon Collins

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 5, 2014 3:28 AM

Textbooks, ACT funding and $1,000-per-hour tutoring

A look at what's making news in higher education across the country.

by Alex Friedrich

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.