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Education News

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.

Stay informed about local education events, policies and more happening in schools and colleges across Minnesota.

U statement on Smith Hall chemical spill, evacuation

Just in case you missed it, this announcement from the U: U of M statement on chemical spill and evacuation of Smith Hall A chemical spill at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday caused the evacuation of Smith Hall, located at 207 Pleasant Street S.E., on the East Bank of the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus. No…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Khan flubs, Penn State and bad B-school writing

Is Khan Academy a real ‘education solution’? Last month, two associate professors from Grand Valley State University in Michigan critiqued a Khan Academy video in a satirical video that pointed out problems in the specific lesson and, more broadly, made fun of the entire Khan enterprise. And now, educator Dan Meyer and Ed Week opinion…
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University regents approve alcohol sales at TCF Bank Stadium

University regents approve alcohol sales at TCF Bank Stadium

It's official. Gophers fans can drink beer -- and maybe a little wine -- in TCF Bank Stadium when the University of Minnesota's football season starts this fall.
by Alex Friedrich

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Report: Penn St. officials concealed abuse

Report: Penn St. officials concealed abuse

The team brought in by Penn State to investigate how the university handled molestation accusations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky will release its highly anticipated report Thursday, with the school's reputation and future direction hanging in the balance.

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Notes in the Margins: Cities, certificates and the skills gap

Should community colleges give four-year degrees? A detailed and thoughtful piece by two scholars at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York suggests one way to improve the mediocre reputation of two-year community colleges: Allow them to grant four-year bachelor degrees. (The Washington Post) Gainful Employment Regulations Put on Hold Despite a…
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U of M nears new stadium alcohol policy

The University of Minnesota Regents will consider on Wednesday a new policy that allows alcohol sales to fans sitting in the general seating area of TCF Bank Stadium.
by Tim Nelson

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Bullying task force split on goals

Bullying task force split on goals

With less than a month left before it's supposed to offer up recommendations, the Governor's Task Force on the Prevention of Bullying is split over its goals.
by Tim Post

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Notes in the Margins: IDs, British tuition and graduating too quickly

NCAA president Mark Emmert paid at nearly $1.6M per year The NCAA president earned nearly $400,000 in final 3 months of 2010, according to group’s tax return, almost 40% more than his predecessor did in 2008. (USA Today) The hardest jobs to fill (think plumbers) Reformers who think that students should be studying subjects that…
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Riverland Community College president named

This announcement from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system: Kent Hanson Appointed Interim President of Riverland Community College The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees today appointed Kent Hanson interim president of Riverland Community College. His appointment is effective Aug. 2. Hanson has served as provost and vice president for academic…
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How is the private sector influencing public higher education?

How is the private sector influencing public higher education?

The controversy surrounding the ouster and reinstatement of University of Virginia president Teresa Sullivan last month has sparked a national debate involving private sector influence on public education.

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