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U makes the grade on performance goals set by Legislature

U makes the grade on performance goals set by Legislature

Lawmakers set the goals after a December 2012 Wall Street Journal report said the university was top-heavy with management.
by Alex Friedrich

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A winding path through college: Some students are bound to transfer

A winding path through college: Some students are bound to transfer

The University of Minnesota is growing on Perissa York. But she has her eyes on a life in Florida and may transfer to the University of Tampa.
by Perissa York

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Community college programs can lead to big payoffs

Community college programs can lead to big payoffs

One study tracking graduates found those who completed programs longer than a year had more pay and steadier work -- especially in health care, technology and skilled labor.
by Meghan Walsh

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Making the case for early childhood education

Making the case for early childhood education

Children who attend preschool are healthier, do better in later grades, and are more likely to graduate from high school, says Art Rolnick of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

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Why math might be the secret to school success

Why math might be the secret to school success

One researcher says "math might be sort of a lever to improve outcomes for kids longer term."

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Kids' drawings speak volumes about home

Kids' drawings speak volumes about home

A first-grader's quick doodle can tell researchers plenty about what's happening at home.
by Will Huntsberry

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'Rolling Stone' says trust in gang-rape accuser was 'misplaced'

'Rolling Stone' says trust in gang-rape accuser was 'misplaced'

Rolling Stone magazine says "there now appear to be discrepancies" in its story about a University of Virginia student who said she was gang-raped during a fraternity party in 2012.
by Krishnadev Calamur

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Districts say school tech firm's financial woes won't hurt them

An audit of the nonprofit known as TIES highlighted a host of financial irregularities. Some school districts, though, say they'll continue working with the education technology group.
by Tim Pugmire

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