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Notes in the Margins: Retired profs, women's salaries and the flipped classroom

Student Debt Debacles Many borrowers did not learn about the differences between private and federal loans until after they became deeply indebted. And because of confusion about variable rates, they are sometimes shocked to learn what they owe when that first bill arrives. (The New York Times) Starting salaries: How can women catch up with the…
by Alex Friedrich

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Concordia Language Villages founder dies

The founder of Concordia College's Language Villages, a program that teaches foreign languages to thousands of students, has died at age 84.

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How Coursera would make money, view regulation

How Coursera would make money, view regulation

During the flap between the state Office of Higher Education (OHE) and Coursera, the website offering Massive Open Online Courses, I had a quick talk with Coursera’s cofounder, Andrew Ng. You may remember that Coursera offers these free, noncredit Massive Open Online Courses — known as “MOOCs.” The company’s prestigious partner colleges and universities (such…
by Alex Friedrich

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Who is required to report suspected child sex abuse?

Who is required to report suspected child sex abuse?

In Minnesota, teachers, doctors, and other professionals who have frequent contact with children are required by law to report even suspected child abuse. But there are no state guidelines for training so called "mandated reporters" and the process they use to file a report varies.
by Elizabeth Baier

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College price hikes more modest but still painful

College price hikes more modest but still painful

The sticker price of in-state tuition at four-year public universities climbed about $400 this fall, an increase of nearly 5 percent that brought the average to $8,655.

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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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How college students can prepare for the job market

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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What can Minnesota learn from Finland's education system?

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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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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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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