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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.

Lawmakers elect 5 members to U of M governing board

The 11-member Board of Regents sets high-level policy at the University of Minnesota, and oversees its president.
by Alex Friedrich

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Shrink the FAFSA? Good luck with that

Shrink the FAFSA? Good luck with that

Lots of politicians are calling for a shorter FAFSA -- the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It now has more than 100 questions. But shortening the FAFSA is a tall order.
by Cory Turner and Owen Phillips

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MnSCU faculty, system leaders reach tentative agreement

MnSCU faculty, system leaders reach tentative agreement

Campus committees would get at least some of the decision making power in MnSCU Chancellor Steven Rosenstone's "Charting the Future" plan under the proposed deal.
by Alex Friedrich

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Where have all the teachers gone?

Where have all the teachers gone?

Enrollment at teacher training programs is down in many parts of the country, raising fears of a looming teacher shortage.
by Eric Westervelt

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MnSCU probes alleged plagiarism by two college presidents

The leaders of South Central College and Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical deny they plagiarized their doctoral dissertations.
by Alex Friedrich

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Review: U of M policies protecting human research subjects are weak

The review grew out of faculty concern that the university's reputation has been "under a cloud" because of lingering questions over the 2004 suicide of university drug-trial patient Dan Markingson.
by Alex Friedrich

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ARW doc, 'Ready to Work: Reviving Vocational Ed'

ARW doc, 'Ready to Work: Reviving Vocational Ed'

American RadioWorks documentary. Vocational education used to prepare some kids for blue-collar futures while others were put on a path to college. Now, advocates say career and technical education can benefit all kids--even wealthy kids.

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U of M students accept deal on sit-in charges

U of M students accept deal on sit-in charges

Thirteen University of Minnesota students arrested at a Feb. 9 sit-in of the president's office have accepted an offer that could lead to the dismissal of their cases in a year.
by Alex Friedrich

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American RadioWorks documentary: Early Lessons

American RadioWorks documentary: Early Lessons

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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American Indian leaders seek more state money for education

American Indian leaders seek more state money for education

Citing federal funding that is half of what other Minnesota districts receive from the state, American Indian leaders say more state support is needed to boost student achievement.
by Tim Post

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