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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.

ND university system enlists FBI in help on data breach; 300,000 affected

The North Dakota State University system's interim chancellor announced Wednesday that names and Social Security numbers of more than 290,000 current and former students and nearly 800 faculty and staff were on the server, which was hacked in early February.
by The Associated Press

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What books have inspired a Metro State professor?

What books have inspired a Metro State professor?

Metropolitan State University sociology professor Monte Bute lists some of his favorite books in a Pioneer Press commentary. Here are some excerpts: The Rebel: An Essay on Man in Revolt, Albert Camus In this book, he rejects murder as a political tactic, whether committed by terrorists or revolutionaries. Being a realist and understanding human frailties, Read more →
by Alex Friedrich

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Governor wants more money for University of Minnesota – Duluth

Governor wants more money for University of Minnesota – Duluth

In late January, Gov. Mark Dayton expressed “shock” over the size of the funding cut the University of Minnesota – Duluth received from the U system compared to the Twin Cities campus during the recession. Now the Duluth News Tribune reports that Dayton, in announcing his new budget: “… wants to increase the University of Minnesota budget by Read more →
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Dropouts, Obama’s budget and defending students

Revisions to the SAT college admissions test follow years of gains for rival ACT exam Anthony Simon’s experience with college admissions testing might shed light on why the College Board this week announced big revisions to its SAT exam, and why the rival ACT has become the most popular admission test in the country. (The Washington Post) College Read more →
by Alex Friedrich

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For Bemidji couple, a lifelong mission: 'Get kids excited about science'

For Bemidji couple, a lifelong mission: 'Get kids excited about science'

Laddie and Jim Elwell, now in their eighties, started the Headwaters Science Center to bring quality science education to a community that sorely needed it.
by Dan Olson

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Survey: More than half of US schools need repairs

The survey found that on average main school buildings were 44 years old. Schools that underwent a major renovation had the work done on average 12 years ago. Building replacements or additions were on average 16 years old.
by The Associated Press

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Bill to provide more free school lunches advances

Bill to provide more free school lunches advances

About 60,000 students qualify for lunches at a reduced price of 40 cents apiece. The bill sponsored by state Rep. Yvonne Selcer, DFL-Minnetonka, would cover that cost for families.
by Tim Post

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U of M prez wants more U influence in neighborhood development

U of M prez wants more U influence in neighborhood development

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler says the U will try to shape the character of Dinkytown and other neighborhoods surrounding the U. His remarks in today’s State of the University address come after a rash of robberies in the fall semester, most of which happened to students just off campus. Kaler told the audience Read more →
by Alex Friedrich

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Alternatives to zero tolerance school policies

Alternatives to zero tolerance school policies

We discuss alternative discipline policies in schools and what programs are setting an example nationwide.

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UMN president previews State of the University address

UMN president previews State of the University address

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler joined The Daily Circuit to preview his State of the University address.

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