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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.

Obama talks school reform in Madison, Wis.

Obama talks school reform in Madison, Wis.

Marking one year since his victory in the presidential election, President Barack Obama told a crowd at a Madison middle school that long-term economic success can only be achieved by making investments in education.

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School district referendum results

School districts across Minnesota held elections Tuesday for school boards and for ballot questions that ask voters to approve some form of local funding. In most cases, approval of those referenda will result in higher property taxes. In all, 67 districts are asking a total of 92 funding-related ballot questions.

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Applicants for St. Paul superintendent top 40

Applicants for St. Paul superintendent top 40

The St. Paul school board plans to name semi-finalists in its search for a superintendent in the coming weeks, as well as host public meetings for those candidates and possibly name a preferred finalist by Thanksgiving.
by Tom Weber

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"Early Lessons" from American RadioWorks

"Early Lessons" from American RadioWorks

The Perry Preschool Project is one of the most famous education experiments of the last 50 years. The study asked a question: Can preschool boost the IQ scores of poor African-American children and prevent them from failing in school? The surprising results are now challenging widely-held notions about what helps people succeed -- in school, and in life.

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Schools making final push to win funding support

Schools making final push to win funding support

More than five dozen Minnesota school districts have questions on next Tuesday's ballot that ask voters to approve some form of local funding, and in many cases approval would mean higher property taxes.
by Tom Weber

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Minnesota colleges making efforts to prevent dropouts

Minnesota colleges making efforts to prevent dropouts

In a new effort to keep students in school, Minnesota colleges are reaching out to students who face academic or financial challenges through tutoring and advisers before those problems force them to drop out.
by Tim Post

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