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Why the House chairman says regents are a House of Lords

Why the House chairman says regents are a House of Lords

I asked House higher-education chairman Gene Pelowski (DFL-Winona) to comment on the statements that former Republican governor Arne Carlson has made about the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. Carlson essentially says that the legislature needs to choose better regents, who are responsible for the tuition and debt levels at the U. He says they…
by Alex Friedrich

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Number of snow days worries rural school districts over testing

Number of snow days worries rural school districts over testing

It was a tough winter across the state and for many rural Minnesota school districts that has resulted in numerous weather cancellations. While "snow day" may be one of the sweetest phrases any student can hear, they are a major headache for school administrators. Some school officials are worried that this winter's closures could end up hurting student scores on standardized testing this spring.
by Tim Post

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What the UMN says about the higher-ed bills

What the UMN says about the higher-ed bills

This just in from the U: University of Minnesota Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Richard Pfutzenreuter released the following statement today in response to the House and Senate higher education budget and capital investment bills. “We are thrilled that the governor, senators and representatives agree that freezing tuition for the next two years is…
by Alex Friedrich

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What's in the House higher-ed bill so far

Here are the highlights of the House committee’s higher-ed bill as it stands now: Overview: The bill appropriates $2.7 billion for the biennium, an increase of $150 million. That’s quite a bit lower than the governor’s $240 million proposal (there may be an update on that), and the Senate’s $250 million proposal. Institutions: The University…
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What’s in the House higher-ed bill so far

What’s in the House higher-ed bill so far

Here are the highlights of the House committee’s higher-ed bill as it stands now: Overview: The bill appropriates $2.7 billion for the biennium, an increase of $150 million. That’s quite a bit lower than the governor’s $240 million proposal (there may be an update on that), and the Senate’s $250 million proposal. Institutions: The University…
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Why paper (or the textbook) isn’t dead

Why paper (or the textbook) isn’t dead

As my Kindle gathers dust, I realize that paper — in whatever form — is something I just can’t do without.  
by Alex Friedrich

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Why paper (or the textbook) isn't dead

Why paper (or the textbook) isn't dead

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Notes in the Margins: Loans, socioeconomic diversity and the chess arms race

Student Loan Rate Set to Rise, Despite Lack of Support On Tuesday, student advocacy groups are releasing an issue brief charging that the government should not profit from loans, while more and more students bear a crushing debt burden. (The New York Times) A new college-sports arms race emerges: chess There’s a danger in each school spending more…
by Alex Friedrich

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Higher education budgets target tuition costs

Higher education budgets target tuition costs

The Legislature is focusing nearly $3 billion in higher education funding on keeping Minnesota college costs as low as possible.

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Duluth HS Daredevils Robotics Team advances to world championship

Duluth East High School seems to be developing an international reputation for building really good robots. The school's Daredevils Robotics Team just won the US FIRST Robotics Midwest Regional competition.
by Steven John

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