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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.

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Alan Page unveiling children's book at his foundation's gala

Alan Page unveiling children's book at his foundation's gala

When Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page holds his foundation's annual gala on Saturday, he will officially release the children's book that he co-wrote with his daughter. Sales of "Alan and His Perfectly Pointy, Impossibly Perpendicular Pinky," will benefit the foundation.
by Alex Friedrich

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Minneapolis graduation rate up, but still too low

Minneapolis graduation rate up, but still too low

Minneapolis school district officials say they're pleased with an increase in the district's four-year graduation rate, but that overall rates are still too low.
by Tim Post

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What new UMN basketball coach Richard Pitino told reporters today

Newly chosen University of Minnesota basketball coach Richard Pitino made a confident debut Friday, telling reporters the U already has the resources it needs to have a successful basketball program. Critics have questioned whether the U is attractive enough to lure the players necessary to build a great team. Williams Arena needs renovations, and the…
by Alex Friedrich

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State still waiting for teacher candidates two years into alternative system

State still waiting for teacher candidates two years into alternative system

More than two years after Minnesota lawmakers created easier ways for people to get into the teaching profession, the state is still waiting to license a single teacher under the effort. The problem: no organizations have applied for approval to start training under the alternative teacher licensure effort. That frustrates some people who see the program as a path into the classroom for teachers who are licensed in other states or professionals who want to switch careers.
by Tim Post

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Rutgers coach's firing opens conversation on psychology and sports

Rutgers University fired head basketball Coach Mike Rice Wednesday after ESPN obtained videos of him abusing players in practice. John Tauer, professor of psychology and head men's basketball coach at the University of St. Thomas, joins The Daily Circuit to discuss the psychology of competition and coaching.

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Interactive graphic: What’s the financial return of Minnesota colleges?

Interactive graphic: What’s the financial return of Minnesota colleges?

I recently stumbled across this Wall Street Journal interactive graphic that attempts to show the return on investment (ROI) that various colleges give their students. It factors in cost, debt, graduation rates, average starting salaries and so forth. I typed in a number of Minnesota schools, including a state university, the University of Minnesota and…
by Alex Friedrich

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Interactive graphic: What's the financial return of Minnesota colleges?

Interactive graphic: What's the financial return of Minnesota colleges?

I recently stumbled across this Wall Street Journal interactive graphic that attempts to show the return on investment (ROI) that various colleges give their students. It factors in cost, debt, graduation rates, average starting salaries and so forth. I typed in a number of Minnesota schools, including a state university, the University of Minnesota and…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Chinese, homophobia and super seniors

New guarantees seek to combat the ‘super senior’ To avoid having students take five years to finish college, some universities are instituting a policy that requires students to graduate within four years given they follow a set of rules. (USA Today) Chinese Deluge U.S. Master’s Programs Specialized master’s degrees in accounting, finance and other disciplines have found…
by Alex Friedrich

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Public-private partnership moves faster to supply skills

Public-private partnership moves faster to supply skills

A fledgling organization called the Minnesota Innovation Institute is trying to move quickly to match skilled jobs with the Bemidji area residents who want them but aren't ready for them.
by Tom Robertson

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