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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.

Helping kids and teens make smart choices online
Kids love TikTok, ChatGPT, Snapchat, Instagram and Roblox, but digital spaces aren’t always safe. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about helping kids and teens make smart, safe choices online.  
Colleges pull back as Trump cuts programs that help migrant students
Since 1972, the CAMP program has helped tens of thousands of migrant students succeed in college. The Trump administration has cut off funding for it, forcing some colleges to reduce or eliminate services.
After dropping during the pandemic, Minnesota universities see an enrollment spike
Across the state, colleges and universities are welcoming more freshmen to their campuses this fall. And while they don't have official numbers yet, many are reporting higher than usual enrollment.
Scheduled Turning Point USA event to go on as planned at U of M
Michael Knowles will host the Turning Point USA event at the University of Minnesota on Monday following the popular media personality’s assassination in Utah. University officials say they will take “every precaution to ensure safety for all.”
Despite appeal, Rochester schools' $1.9 million federal mental health grant denied
The grant was initially given by the Biden administration to cover tuition for Rochester public schools staff seeking school social work degrees. The Trump administration said the goals of the grant program conflict with current administration policy.
Finance leader at U of M responds to Teamsters strike, Farm Aid hesistancy
Teamsters Local 320 organizers allege the university is using intimidation tactics and is “trying to break the solidarity of the union movement.” Gregg Goldman, executive vice president for finance and operations at the U of M, joined Morning Edition Friday with the school’s response.
More Minnesota school districts asking voters for funding this fall
A rising number of districts say they’ll seek more money from voters in November to fund education programs and technology. Inflation, federal funding worries and a dour economic outlook are driving the need, school board members say.
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