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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.

A debate over standards and implementation -- in the lunchroom

A recent study from the National Institutes of Health found that lots of students in Los Angeles are throwing away or not eating fruits and vegetables they're served. Schools there throw away $100,000 worth of uneaten food every day, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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Gov forms panel to rebuild med-school prominence

Gov forms panel to rebuild med-school prominence

In an attempt to revitalize the University of Minnesota Medical School, Gov. Mark Dayton today established a committee to suggest ways to bring it back to its former glory. The move comes after years of decline in med-school rankings as well as a recent review that says the institution, though strong, has suffered from staff…
by Alex Friedrich

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Radio, productivity, and law without law school

Financial Aid as Deception It’s not just that discounting scares students off; it also just confuses them, by leading them to think particular colleges are a good deal when the reality is such schools could put them in debt forever. Financial aid makes it easy to lie to students about college cost. (Washington Monthly) The Lawyer’s Apprentice How to…
by Alex Friedrich

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To serve diverse students, school districts try to help minorities earn teaching licenses

To serve diverse students, school districts try to help minorities earn teaching licenses

As Minnesota becomes more diverse, schools across the state are facing a shortage of teachers of color. Some school districts want to change that, mindful that the success of their students depends on it.
by Catharine Richert

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How colleges handle unprepared students

How colleges handle unprepared students

As fall semester approaches, two college presidents join us to discuss preparing for the rigors of college.

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