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October 24, 2012 3:51 AM

Notes in the Margins: Smart drugs, STEM complaints and the pace of tuition

Should everyone go to college? A traditional two- or four-year college degree might not be right for everyone. But I do believe in the individual and social benefit of all people having the opportunity to experience what college – broadly defined – can provide: the chance to focus on learning, to spread one’s intellectual wings and…

by Alex Friedrich

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October 23, 2012 3:00 PM

How college students can prepare for the job market

At last week's presidential debate, a college student asked Barack Obama and Mitt Romney about his prospects for finding employment once he graduates. How can college students prepare for the job market?

by Emily Kaiser

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October 23, 2012 8:40 AM

What can Minnesota learn from Finland's education system?

Minnesota education experts and officials have often looked to Finland for guidance or hints on what a great education system looks like. Pasi Sahlberg, an education expert in Finland, spoke to The Daily Circuit about the traits of his nation's education system that leads to such high achievement and other positive reviews.

by Tom Weber

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October 23, 2012 3:39 AM

Notes in the Margins: Student debt, taking notes and declining enrollment

Five Reasons College Enrollments Might Be Dropping Parents who are desperately trying to get their children into a top school may not believe this: U.S. higher education enrollments this fall might be lower — perhaps significantly so at some institutions — than they were a year ago. (Bloomberg via NAICU) Reforming a nation of bad note-takers Most…

by Alex Friedrich

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October 22, 2012 8:43 AM

Are Minnesotans allowed to take classes from online course providers?

A report from The Chronicle of Higher Education on Friday indicated that Minnesota had banned open online course provider Coursera from operating in the state. While state officials are saying there is no ban, at issue is a 20-year-old law regarding how the state regulates or registers educational institutions.

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October 22, 2012 4:57 AM

Pogemiller's announcement about Coursera

Although I mentioned Friday that the state Office of Higher Education was not going to require schools offering free online courses (such as via Coursera) to register with the state, I thought I’d print its full Friday announcement here: A recent article in the Chronicle of Higher Education has led to some confusion regarding the…

by Alex Friedrich

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October 22, 2012 3:48 AM

Notes in the Margins: Skills, online interest and the new vo-tech

Interest in Online Courses Could Be Peaking A study shows that interest in online courses has remained flat in recent years. (U.S. News & World Report) Employers seek skilled trade workers Companies have openings but are often too selective and are unwilling to pay competitive wages. (USA Today) A Brooklyn High School Takes a New Approach to…

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October 20, 2012 12:01 PM

Council addresses lower test scores for refugees in Minn.

The state Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans will hold a forum on Sunday to discuss its new report, which shows refugee students in Minnesota score much lower in math and reading than all Asian Pacific students in Minnesota.

by Rupa Shenoy