Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?

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.

Notes in the Margins: Mormonism, strange majors and B-school diversity

Strange College Majors: Puppets, Video Games, Packaging And More The following list in the slideshow details those most unusual majors found at institutions around the country. (The Huffington Post) Give colleges more credit Doomsayers are wrong. America’s higher-education model isn’t broken. (Los Angeles Times) Business Schools Short on Diversity While many top programs boast that ethnic or racial…
by Alex Friedrich

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Study: American Indian education stalled

The National Indian Education Study found roughly one-half to two-thirds of fourth- and eighth-grade students score at, or better than basic reading and math levels.
by Conrad Wilson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Analyzing Congress' student loan bill

Congress passed the student loan bill last week, pushing back the loan interest increase another year. Discussion of the bill has largely focused on the interest rates on student loans, but there's a lot more that will change with the passage of the bill.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Kline welcomes gainful-employment test rejection

Kline welcomes gainful-employment test rejection

“As these tough economic times continue, Americans are looking to proprietary colleges and vocational programs for the education and skills necessary to gain a competitive edge in a tight job market. The red tape and bureaucracy associated with the so-called ‘gainful employment’ regulation would have severely limited students’ academic options and made it impossible for…
by Alex Friedrich

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Notes in the Margins: Suicide, smoking and corporate values

Judge Strikes a For-Profit College Regulation A federal judge dismissed the Department of Education’s requirement that, for career-training schools to get federal aid, at least 35 percent of graduates must be repaying their student loans. (The New York Times) Colleges move toward absolute bans on smoking Bans on use, advertising and sales of tobacco in…
by Alex Friedrich

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Brief relief, long-term questions on student loans

Brief relief, long-term questions on student loans

Congress may have averted a doubling of interest rates on millions of new federal student loans, but the fix is only for a year, leaving students on edge over whether they'll face a similar increase next summer.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Obama student loan plan deadline Saturday

President Barack Obama announced the plan in October. Borrowers can save up to half a percentage point on their interest rate through the program.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Notes in the Margins: Deportation, loan forgiveness and the fear of God

College information website settles with states Attorneys general in 20 states announced a settlement over GIBill.com, a site that some say was misleading. (The Miami Herald via University Business) 1 Million People Show Support for Student Loan Forgiveness Act The act could mean major changes for college graduates with loan burdens. (U.S. News & World Report) Immigration…
by Alex Friedrich

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

MnSCU penalized for waste violations

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has penalized the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system for hazardous waste violations at two schools.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

State: MnSCU fined for hazardous waste violations

This announcement just in from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency: MnSCU penalized for hazardous waste violations in St. Cloud, Brainerd The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has penalized the Minnesota State Colleges and University System (MnSCU) for hazardous waste violations at St. Cloud Technical & Community College in St. Cloud and Central Lakes College in…
by Alex Friedrich

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!