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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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August 28, 2014 9:00 AM

A look at the rise of luxury rentals for college students

We look at the dramatic shift in off-campus student housing at the University of Minnesota. What's at stake and what's driving this trend nationwide?

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August 27, 2014 1:29 PM

Lizards and worms don't belong on the school lunch menu

India's free school lunch program is the largest in the world. It is also a program that has made headlines for its missteps, one of which was tragic.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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August 27, 2014 10:18 AM

Louisiana governor plans to sue feds over Common Core standards

"The federal government has hijacked and destroyed the Common Core initiative," Gov. Bobby Jindal said in a statement.

by The Associated Press

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August 27, 2014 9:44 AM

Crib notes for the LA School District iPad scandal

A massive expansion of classroom technology has come to a grinding halt in Los Angeles. The decision comes on the heels of an investigation that questions whether the initial bidding process was fair.

by Annie Gilbertson

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August 27, 2014 9:00 AM

What the flood of Minnesota test score results mean

With so much data available and so many numbers flying around, what's a parent or teacher or member of the public to do?

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August 26, 2014 2:44 PM

Increased security greets arriving University of Minnesota students

Students could also encounter rowdier Sundays when the Minnesota Vikings play at TCF Bank Stadium.

by Alex Friedrich

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August 26, 2014 9:53 AM

What young would-be mass murderers want

Gina Tron knows what it feels like to be a high school outsider, someone who knows the thrill of infamy and the craving to make waves.

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August 26, 2014 7:36 AM

North Dakota teacher of the year suspended

The reigning North Dakota teacher of the year who is accused of a child sex crime has now been suspended from his job.

by The Associated Press

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August 26, 2014 6:38 AM

Achievement gap persists in statewide MCA test scores; slight improvement overall

State education officials hope steady growth in math, reading and science scores over the last several years will help all students in the future.

by Tim Post

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August 25, 2014 3:53 PM

State releases latest round of student test scores

The Minnesota Department of Education released the latest round of Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment scores Tuesday.

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