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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.

Wisconsin does away with standardized test

A 17-year-old statewide test used to comply with the federal No Child Left Behind law will be replaced with a broader approach to judging how well Wisconsin students are performing, state superintendent Tony Evers said Thursday.

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U of M responds to Grassley probe

U of M responds to Grassley probe

The University of Minnesota said it has no information that a surgeon who was paid more than $1 million in consulting fees by Medtronic failed to disclose possible conflicts of interest in his research projects.
by Tim Post

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More students taking physical education online

More students taking physical education online

Online education continues to grow in Minnesota, but along with traditional courses, like English, reading and math, more and more schools are embracing online classes in subjects you might not expect, such as online physical education.
by Tom Weber

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SAT scores down nationwide; Minnesota above average

Average scores on the SAT college entrance exam dipped slightly for the high school class of 2009, while gender, race and income gaps widened, according to figures released Tuesday by the College Board.

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U of M new faculty orientation starts today

About 60 new faculty members at the University of Minnesota are starting an unusually intense three-day orientation at the Twin Cities campus.

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