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For-profit Globe University's recruitment, revenue tactics questioned

For-profit Globe University's recruitment, revenue tactics questioned

Former employees and students of for-profit Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business paint a picture of schools that target students eligible for subsidized loans and grants, but who have low prospects for academic success. They also raise questions about whether students at those schools -- and the taxpayers who subsidize them -- are getting their money's worth.
by Alex Friedrich

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Chicago teachers' strike is first in 25 years

Chicago teachers' strike is first in 25 years

Thousands of teachers walked off the job Monday in Chicago's first schools strike in 25 years, after union leaders announced that months-long negotiations had failed to resolve a contract dispute with school district officials by a midnight deadline.

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Why kindergarten matters: Schools say early absenteeism compounds problems later

Why kindergarten matters: Schools say early absenteeism compounds problems later

The Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts are trying to improve attendance in kindergarten and preschool with the goal of lifting students' academic performance in later years.
by Tim Post

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On campus, finding friends via clubs of all kinds

On campus, finding friends via clubs of all kinds

Rather than going the traditional route of joining a club sport or rushing a fraternity or sorority, some University of Minnesota students choose to connect with groups that teach them new hobbies like riding a unicycle or even professionally climbing trees.

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'Children succeed' with character, not test scores

A child's success can't be measured in IQ scores, standardized tests or vocabulary quizzes, says author Paul Tough. Success, he argues, is about how young people build character.

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Chicago teachers preparing for strike Monday

Teachers in the country's third largest school district are preparing to go on strike today. What are the hottest issues in the Chicago negotiations? What will families do if teachers walk out?

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DNC panel looks at education reform

As another school year begins, the issue of education reform is once again a topic of national discussion. But for many, this isn't a seasonal issue - it's their life's mission.

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American RadioWorks: Grit, luck and money

More people are going to college than ever before, but a lot of them aren't finishing. Low-income students, in particular, struggle to get to graduation. Only 9 percent complete a bachelor's degree by age 24. Why are so many students quitting, and what leads a few to beat the odds and make it through?

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School bus misses routes, leaves some students behind

School bus misses routes, leaves some students behind

On the first day of class, some St. Paul students didn't get a ride to school after a bus contractor unfamiliar with the city encountered problems.
by Tim Post

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Grit, Luck and Money: Preparing Kids for College and Getting Them Through

Grit, Luck and Money: Preparing Kids for College and Getting Them Through

An American RadioWorks documentary. More people are attending college than ever before, but a lot of them aren't finishing. Only 9 percent of low-income students graduate by age 24. Why are so many students quitting, and what leads a few to beat the odds and make it through?

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