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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.

MN student testing faces big cuts after lawmakers slash budget

MN student testing faces big cuts after lawmakers slash budget

Lawmakers halved Minnesota's testing budget during the special session, repealed several required high school tests and stopped paying for all juniors to take the ACT college entrance exam.
by Tim Post

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Tuition will increase at the U of M next year

Tuition will increase at the U of M next year

The increases range from 1.5 percent for resident undergrads at the Twin Cities campus to 7 percent for out-of-state students.
by Alex Friedrich

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U profs worry personal info hacked; no campus breach found

Two dozen University of Minnesota faculty members believe someone committed tax fraud using their personal information. The U can't explain it but says it's not connected to university operations.
by Alex Friedrich

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American RadioWorks documentary: The New Face of College

American RadioWorks documentary: The New Face of College

Today's college students are more likely to be older, working class, and ethnically diverse than in the past. Colleges must figure out how to serve these students, or they won't have students to serve.

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More money for preschool scholarships will only go so far

More money for preschool scholarships will only go so far

Providing double the money won't necessarily double the number of students who benefit. That's because state officials are considering increasing the amount of each scholarship to cover more of the typical cost of preschool.
by Tim Post

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MN auditor: U should report adverse clinical trial events

Listen to Minnesota Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles discuss the new report.

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Audit finds only one U drug trial death but questions lax reporting

A state review of industry-sponsored University of Minnesota psychiatry department drug trials found no research subject deaths beyond one previously reported but concluded some researchers inadequately disclosed problems.
by Alex Friedrich

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Afghan schools: Is the success story exaggerated?

Afghan schools: Is the success story exaggerated?

Afghan officials reportedly inflated the number of students to make the education system appear more successful that it has been, according to the U.S. inspector for Afghanistan's reconstruction.
by Greg Myre

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